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LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

The adjustable gastric band (LAP-BAND) is a less invasive type of weight loss surgery that works through restricting your stomach size. Discuss LAP-BAND related topics such as fills, LAP-BAND diets, nutritional supplements, complications and band over bypass. Share your experiences and be supportive!

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  1. Band leak?

    By lauragshsu,
    • 2 replies
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  2. restriction question in 10cc lap band

    By em2,
    • 30 replies
    • 7,279 views

  3. We Need a Support Group

    By TrishS,
    • 52 replies
    • 7,270 views

  4. Reflux - GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease

    By New Hope,
    • 54 replies
    • 7,269 views

  5. Your lap-band story...

    By barbie1978,
    • 25 replies
    • 7,266 views

  6. Where are the happy bandsters?

    By tomorrowsdream,
    • 77 replies
    • 7,266 views

  7. Condolences - Blossom

    By New Hope,
    • 75 replies
    • 7,261 views

  8. Your First Fill Date!!!

    By Cortney75,
    • 81 replies
    • 7,252 views

  9. *APRIL* BANDITS May Challenge

    By waterlily1072,
    • 136 replies
    • 7,249 views

  10. Are There ANY Eastern Iowa Bandsters?

    By NINNYED,
    • 49 replies
    • 7,249 views

  11. Leaving..

    By ☠carolinagirl☠,
    • 75 replies
    • 7,246 views

  12. Fill Centers USA ... problems and questions

    By delrio,
    • 87 replies
    • 7,246 views

  13. I Hate My Band!!!!!!!!

    By bandster_1007,
    • 51 replies
    • 7,240 views

  14. the new LAP-BAND AP (Advanced Platform)

    By sandraanne,
    • 19 replies
    • 7,236 views

  15. The carbonated drink myth

    By skylily,
    • 44 replies
    • 7,232 views

  16. 30 months and my band has slipped!

    By kellymoos,
    • 68 replies
    • 7,231 views

  17. Century Club!

    By Band_Groupie,
    • 2 replies
    • 7,231 views

  18. Fills in Houston Tx WHERE??

    By marivi,
    • 23 replies
    • 7,230 views

  19. The Guilt of Being a Slow Loser

    By Meliwriter,
    • 31 replies
    • 7,222 views

  20. Kiss Splenda Good-Bye!!

    By Dody,
    • 80 replies
    • 7,222 views

  21. does medicare cover lap-band?

    By mola,
    • 17 replies
    • 7,219 views

  22. Fill Doctors in Georgia

    By GreenChrysalis,
    • 8 replies
    • 7,218 views

  23. How long did you keep your stitches covered?

    By ginger,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,215 views

  24. has anyone gotten the lapband to loose 50 pounds

    By juicylicious,
    • 38 replies
    • 7,214 views

  25. Ontario to cover lapband surgery in 2008

    By square,
    • 21 replies
    • 7,214 views

  26. How to know when you have hit the GREEN ZONE?

    By BeachBish,
    • 35 replies
    • 7,213 views

  27. 33 and single forever??

    By SippNSotaGirl,
    • 37 replies
    • 7,210 views

  28. How is Everybody Doing? What's New?

    By Elle23,
    • 73 replies
    • 7,207 views

  29. fat and muscle

    By ☠carolinagirl☠,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,202 views

  30. How to ask gp for referral to get LapBand?

    By banded_princess,
    • 9 replies
    • 7,201 views

  31. lap band AND chronic pancreatitis

    By Soexcited,
    • 17 replies
    • 7,200 views

  32. August NJ Thread......

    By piercedqt78,
    • 116 replies
    • 7,199 views

  33. I am banded

    By bondgirl,
    • 106 replies
    • 7,198 views

  34. Constipation

    By HelenC,
    • 23 replies
    • 7,197 views

  35. Hi my BMI is 61.5, I am 5 foot tall and weight 315 pounds

    By hollyluke73,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,197 views

  36. Regrets

    By skinnybitchtobe,
    • 41 replies
    • 7,196 views

  37. Banded Nurses?

    By Suzzzie.,
    • 97 replies
    • 7,192 views

  38. New to Diabetes and Lap Band

    By tink0527,
    • 41 replies
    • 7,184 views

  39. Nova Scotia

    By argon,
    • 52 replies
    • 7,177 views

  40. 1st fill have questions

    By jenf3,
    • 34 replies
    • 7,175 views

  41. Sensa - 'Sprinkle Diet' on the News

    By bxlisa,
    • 28 replies
    • 7,175 views

  42. Giving Up

    By circa,
    • 93 replies
    • 7,169 views

  43. Pre-banders unite!!!

    By Sorority ChiK,
    • 78 replies
    • 7,162 views

  44. July Summer Challenge

    By lisaholland73,   
    • 123 replies
    • 7,160 views

  45. Thinking about Lap Band surgery

    By Nods20,
    • 12 replies
    • 7,156 views

  46. Dr Huacuz Should Sleeve Gastrectomy

    By lucartwlucy,
    • 37 replies
    • 7,150 views

  47. Why Do I Sneeze When I Am Too Full?

    By sgardner6121,   
    • 7 replies
    • 7,150 views

  48. If you're going to Mexico for a lapband read this!

    By willbethin,
    • 91 replies
    • 7,148 views

  49. Low calorie protein powder

    By Buffie,
    • 29 replies
    • 7,147 views

  50. Collagen and Biotin

    By Ceeflower ,   
    • 3 replies
    • 7,145 views

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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