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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!

73,477 topics in this forum

  1. Weight loss succes factors - our own study

    By Scott F,
    • 48 replies
    • 6,442 views

  2. Scare Off the Pounds for Halloween Challenge

    By cindyg1212,
    • 94 replies
    • 6,440 views

  3. Leaking Lap Band port anyone?

    By mommy_dearest,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,439 views

  4. Manchester UK

    By josiemay,
    • 32 replies
    • 6,439 views

  5. ABC ~ November Chat

    By libra,
    • 106 replies
    • 6,437 views

  6. Last straw stories

    By Keluliana,
    • 79 replies
    • 6,432 views

  7. Must/Can/Do

    By ☠carolinagirl☠,
    • 27 replies
    • 6,427 views

  8. Looking for a band buddy, UK or any

    By starryskies,
    • 37 replies
    • 6,426 views

  9. Which bite timer app for iPhone?

    By dolphintattoo,
    • 6 replies
    • 6,424 views

  10. My band has slipped after 3 years of being banded

    By Jessiebear,
    • 49 replies
    • 6,420 views

  11. What does a LapBand scar look like?

    By frost1,
    • 8 replies
    • 6,420 views

  12. Has Anyone Used Dr. Christopher Myers @ Upmc In Greenville, Pa?

    By fatboy-es,
    • 4 replies
    • 6,420 views

  13. April 2011 surgery dates

    By JoanneD,
    • 71 replies
    • 6,412 views

  14. What are signs of dehydration?

    By Angeladarling,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,408 views

  15. Low estrogen= carb cravings... using Estroven

    By Poodles,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,408 views

  16. December Exercise Challenge

    By Frangipani,
    • 117 replies
    • 6,406 views

  17. Saskatchewan Gal

    By Chatterbox,
    • 58 replies
    • 6,406 views

  18. Lap Band Attaching To Muscle/Organs

    By neyad,
    • 19 replies
    • 6,403 views

  19. so undecided...

    By luvpenguins,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,399 views

  20. Pain in ribcage?? Help please!

    By Kendall,
    • 2 replies
    • 6,396 views

  21. stabbing port pain

    By jenk38,
    • 18 replies
    • 6,394 views

  22. 2 large lumps where I.V. was in wrist

    By TexasMama,
    • 5 replies
    • 6,392 views

  23. How much (quantity not calories) do you eat per meal?

    By banded07-n-ohio,
    • 7 replies
    • 6,385 views

  24. Post-Op Visit

    By virginiann,
    • 75 replies
    • 6,384 views

  25. Lap band fitted and filled, but my stomach holds as much as before!

    By ChinchillaMum,
    • 11 replies
    • 6,380 views

  26. Can't Eat with Bra On

    By newgirlinwa,
    • 28 replies
    • 6,380 views

  27. Severe Pain! Please help!

    By Missiecraig32,
    • 57 replies
    • 6,379 views

  28. Looking For Lap Band Fill Doctor In Los Angeles Area

    By ddm241,
    • 12 replies
    • 6,377 views

  29. Shoulder pain related to Vagus Nerve?

    By Lianna170,
    • 2 replies
    • 6,373 views

  30. FOR ADULTS ONLY (x rated)

    By Monica S,
    • 80 replies
    • 6,370 views

  31. Bmi 28, Am I Crazy--Considering surgery

    By kit,
    • 7 replies
    • 6,370 views

  32. Lower Bmi: 5'5 And 219lbs. Anyone Like Me?

    By PudgyYogaChic,
    • 21 replies
    • 6,368 views

  33. I'm 84 this spring & love my lapband.

    By JOANNE M HOLL,   
    • 26 replies
    • 6,366 views

  34. Looking for Bandsters in NW Houston

    By babyblue71us,
    • 88 replies
    • 6,361 views

  35. Jared - the Subway guy

    By tinaf,
    • 12 replies
    • 6,361 views

  36. Lapband removal on NHS?

    By strawberryparty,   
    • 5 replies
    • 6,359 views

  37. 100 lbs in 4 months

    By marmar,
    • 27 replies
    • 6,350 views

  38. Michigan Medicaid

    By Joh,
    • 23 replies
    • 6,350 views

  39. November/Christmas Goal

    By CLOE,
    • 123 replies
    • 6,350 views

  40. PCOS = Comorbidity?

    By TwinsItIs,
    • 11 replies
    • 6,344 views

  41. Sliding hiatal hernia and lump in chest?

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,342 views

  42. Bipolar and headed to bandland

    By kmcoolone,
    • 25 replies
    • 6,335 views

  43. completely unfilled and still having problems

    By nursejess,
    • 11 replies
    • 6,334 views

  44. Anyone else have a "bad" EKG? I failed!!!

    By debbieperez55,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,330 views

  45. Dinner at Texas De Brazil

    By Toofattofight,
    • 4 replies
    • 6,327 views

  46. You Don't Know it....BUT.....we're all about to be great friends!!!

    By Neener,
    • 47 replies
    • 6,322 views

  47. lap band cookbook

    By jimmie a,
    • 46 replies
    • 6,320 views

  48. Pot Roast of Beef - overnight

    By MorningHibiscus,
    • 0 replies
    • 6,311 views

  49. Any North Dakotans out there?

    By lapinND,
    • 37 replies
    • 6,309 views

  50. Any of wish you had gotten RNY?

    By Miper70,
    • 76 replies
    • 6,306 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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