Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

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!

73,477 topics in this forum

  1. "know It Alls"

    By NaNa,
    • 72 replies
    • 6,065 views

  2. Pouch enlarged???

    By Victoria 1,
    • 15 replies
    • 6,063 views

  3. Nexium not working

    By seppi,
    • 27 replies
    • 6,062 views

  4. What is the fastest way to INCREASE my Iron?

    By needtoseemeagain,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,061 views

  5. Chia Seeds

    By LVGirl,
    • 12 replies
    • 6,058 views

  6. Sacramento Area Bandsters?

    By dcox20,
    • 34 replies
    • 6,057 views

  7. Post surgery

    By vsaun123,
    • 51 replies
    • 6,055 views

  8. 8cc in band with no restriction

    By karimezinger,
    • 52 replies
    • 6,049 views

  9. Do Not Go To Betencourt Medical

    By Leeann Chandler,
    • 48 replies
    • 6,049 views

  10. Perth girl here.

    By rael,
    • 7 replies
    • 6,034 views

  11. Acid Reflux and Aspiration

    By psalm20,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,030 views

  12. Too much restriction - ???

    By I'm still here,
    • 12 replies
    • 6,028 views

  13. May Bandsters~October Chat

    By DrewsLou,
    • 98 replies
    • 6,023 views

  14. Average cost of a lap band

    By youtalk,
    • 37 replies
    • 6,023 views

  15. Starting liquid diet and would love suggestions

    By RegFern,
    • 22 replies
    • 6,022 views

  16. Just wondering why so many go to Mexico for banding?

    By shell04937,
    • 100 replies
    • 6,021 views

  17. How to ask my doctor for the band?

    By luvli23,
    • 18 replies
    • 6,021 views

  18. URGENT - Before Going To Mexico

    By DeLarla,
    • 35 replies
    • 6,017 views

  19. How Much Can You Eat At 4Cc Fill?

    By superluli,
    • 27 replies
    • 6,015 views

  20. low BMI Mexico patients

    By cmayes,
    • 24 replies
    • 6,014 views

  21. Cheeseburger Pie

    By jay150,
    • 7 replies
    • 6,009 views

  22. Phen375 Anyone tried it?

    By Moonlitedi,   
    • 11 replies
    • 6,008 views

  23. Anyone from Queens

    By Alfie,
    • 37 replies
    • 6,006 views

  24. I want my lap band out!

    By 1sunnygyrl,
    • 44 replies
    • 6,006 views

  25. Badly In Need of a Mentor

    By Columba,
    • 6 replies
    • 6,004 views

  26. Surgery Question ?

    By Yasmina,
    • 99 replies
    • 6,004 views

  27. Jumping With Joy!!!!!!!!!

    By Rukhshandah,
    • 62 replies
    • 5,996 views

  28. Pain when swallowing

    By Hacker,
    • 4 replies
    • 5,996 views

  29. Erosion - symptoms?

    By bunkie68,
    • 3 replies
    • 5,996 views

  30. Let's get this journey started !!

    By John337,
    • 107 replies
    • 5,996 views

  31. Clarksville Indiana

    By DonHoll1,
    • 33 replies
    • 5,996 views

  32. New member of 100 pound loss club

    By ☠carolinagirl☠,
    • 31 replies
    • 5,996 views

  33. Mushy food stage shopping list

    By Jasper,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,995 views

  34. Obesity and marriage problems

    By julesmck,
    • 68 replies
    • 5,993 views

  35. Someone please read this

    By Shey Ronix,
    • 4 replies
    • 5,985 views

  36. ~Night All

    By NeenBand,
    • 80 replies
    • 5,983 views

  37. Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA

    By Magic,
    • 16 replies
    • 5,980 views

  38. Anyone in Eastern PA?

    By ATRAVOLTA,
    • 35 replies
    • 5,978 views

  39. Sadly another Lopez erosion...

    By hagerteresa,
    • 54 replies
    • 5,978 views

  40. Lap Band "sweet Spot" Frustrations...

    By southernrootslbc,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,978 views

  41. Where is everyone from?

    By Twilight,
    • 89 replies
    • 5,974 views

  42. Its July

    By wavydaby,
    • 85 replies
    • 5,972 views

  43. Constantly Choking On Food

    By MCOBandita,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,972 views

  44. pouch streathching

    By RJB,
    • 46 replies
    • 5,969 views

  45. Panhandle Bansters

    By BeachBumFL,
    • 46 replies
    • 5,967 views

  46. Hooray! Support For A 32 Bmi!

    By joannedt,
    • 33 replies
    • 5,967 views

  47. Hard protein vs soft protein

    By banded_for_life,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,963 views

  48. San Antonio Area Bandsters?

    By Sweety,
    • 54 replies
    • 5,962 views

  49. Port Replacement Surgery Due to Port Infection

    By Summer87,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,962 views

  50. BMI over 50 - In it for the long haul

    By wanna.b.healthy,
    • 33 replies
    • 5,959 views

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • 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
      1. This update has no replies.
    • 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
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Who's Online   1 Member, 0 Anonymous, 6,630 Guests (See full list)

  • Forum Statistics

    416,828
    Total Topics
    4,956,076
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    431,839
    Total Members
    17,126
    Most Online
    piperann4
    Newest Member
    piperann4
    Joined

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×