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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!

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  1. Dr. Pedro Kuri Beware

    By feelinggood,
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  2. weight loss with realize

    By mjst220,
    • 41 replies
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  3. Anyone Banded In Belgium W/dr Dillemans?

    By lucyinuk,
    • 15 replies
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  4. hernia surgery after lap-band

    By heymybaby,
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  5. NJ March 2008 Chat

    By SherryW,
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  6. In 2 Hrs---Drinking Before A Barium Swallow?--Please Help

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  7. April 10th Bandsters - Check In

    By Guest Leslie2Lose,
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  8. Calling all Feb. Bandsters! Tell us about yourself!

    By Gibson,
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  9. losing weight means losing boobs?!

    By BlueTattoo,
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  10. painful empty stomach feeling

    By Norma Jamerson,
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  11. I am 5'8" and 185lbs (40-45 lbs overweight)

    By kristendesig9er,
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  12. VBG Band Removal

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  13. Hello, Michigan!

    By Stacy160,
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  14. Do protein shakes make you gain weight????

    By casinocat74,
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  15. 3 Weeks After Lap Band Surgery Weight Loss Stopped

    By Joy82,
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  16. I hate this, I really do....

    By Never_Again,
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  17. Bend, Oregon

    By 4mykidzinVale,
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  18. So - where are all the Smashing Pumpkins from??

    By myturn0421,
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  19. Can my body really become a small size?

    By bunnygirl,
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  20. Support In Oregon?

    By Heavenlyhands,
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  21. 1 month post op and loving it!!!!

    By neworleanslady,
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  22. Post fill diet

    By Lillie52,
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  23. Stomach Is Having Major Growling Hunger Pains After Lap Band Surgery??

    By BB12,
    • 8 replies
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  24. Can you tell if your internal stitches broken

    By slimmy120,
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  25. The band is not good do not do it! PLEASE! save your self the money!

    By snoho,
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  26. Drinking coffee with my protein shake

    By bout-time,
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  27. March Bandsters How Many Fills ?

    By julietj1970,
    • 55 replies
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  28. "normal" food intake after a fill

    By Serena,
    • 45 replies
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  29. Foods you cannot eat

    By nancyginnm,
    • 44 replies
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  30. Anyone wish they would have had gastric bypass?

    By Monica S,
    • 71 replies
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  31. Chewing Gum After Lap Band Surgery?

    By legnarevocrednu,
    • 12 replies
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  32. NJ April 2008.....

    By piercedqt78,
    • 87 replies
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  33. Uncrushable Pills...What do you do ?

    By ramone,
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  34. Meal suggestions to get to 80g protein a day

    By crazydaisy0729,
    • 2 replies
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  35. Kathy's Slow Loser NSV List

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  36. How are my March Bandsters!!

    By Vegaswildflower,
    • 90 replies
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  37. Who are you telling?

    By tomatogirl,
    • 54 replies
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  38. XXX Rated- Only look if not easily offended

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  39. Moderator and Privacy Issues on LBT

    By Alex Brecher,
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  40. Is your band not working or is it you?

    By YngGram,
    • 18 replies
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  41. Has anyone heard of B12 Nascobal

    By Mikee57,
    • 20 replies
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  42. NWWLS Support Group?

    By dogluvr,
    • 33 replies
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  43. ~Calling all May 26-ers!~

    By sailorChristy,
    • 78 replies
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  44. Nykee's after fill food log

    By Nykee,
    • 57 replies
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  45. uk Bansters

    By cher3150,
    • 49 replies
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  46. Before a fill, do you fast?

    By kjhack,
    • 10 replies
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  47. One year out movie I made...

    By mommymya,
    • 52 replies
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  48. I'm Eroded

    By La_madam,
    • 60 replies
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  49. Is lap band that bad?

    By jennifer47,
    • 21 replies
    • 6,068 views

  50. Fast Food For Bandsters!!!

    By mdlapband,   
    • 15 replies
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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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