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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. Orange/Rockland/Westchester

    By Mommy0105,
    • 49 replies
    • 5,612 views

  2. Maryland Lap Band Support Group

    By Crystalstar11,
    • 79 replies
    • 5,610 views

  3. Band removed - "Did" and "Did not" work for me...

    By BigBoned,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,609 views

  4. Anyone know about Dr. Oliak in Orange, Ca?

    By angelface,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,607 views

  5. No-Bake Peanut Butter/Choc Oatmeal cookies

    By brianjg,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,606 views

  6. Paid to Post - ALERT!!!

    By Elisabethsew,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,606 views

  7. let's get to know each other

    By brez1015,
    • 89 replies
    • 5,598 views

  8. Waking up during surgey

    By MizPeppy,
    • 48 replies
    • 5,598 views

  9. Problem-Need Advice ASAP

    By BandSpouse,
    • 62 replies
    • 5,592 views

  10. Horribly disappointed

    By perrysmom,
    • 30 replies
    • 5,592 views

  11. my dilated pouch story, and why I still love my band regardless

    By quakergirl,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,591 views

  12. Question About The Lap Band ID Card That You Can Get From Allergan

    By cakegirl,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,591 views

  13. Mexican Bandsters

    By marsha,
    • 41 replies
    • 5,590 views

  14. Fill Centers USA Closed

    By Mimilou2004,
    • 3 replies
    • 5,588 views

  15. Illinois Fill Centers????

    By ELENATION,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,587 views

  16. Pretty sure slipped band

    By Merced,
    • 41 replies
    • 5,585 views

  17. lap and surgery approved

    By skinny3,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,584 views

  18. Terre Haute, Indiana

    By Guest charbabe1967,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,581 views

  19. Thank You Gift for Surgeon, Any Ideas

    By Sylvia,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,579 views

  20. Let's be realistic, folks~

    By Wheelchair,
    • 31 replies
    • 5,578 views

  21. Dr. Deol's Dear John Letter

    By April,
    • 59 replies
    • 5,577 views

  22. Fill Center COSTS

    By Guest BikiniBeachy,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,576 views

  23. most ignorant reply

    By Newbeginnings,
    • 72 replies
    • 5,575 views

  24. Bariatric Food Pyramid

    By katerzz,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,574 views

  25. 100 lbs.!

    By mylapspirit,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,574 views

  26. Need my fitness pal friends

    By bandedally,
    • 83 replies
    • 5,573 views

  27. sparkling water

    By omar88,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,573 views

  28. It didn't work for me

    By MizPeppy,
    • 4 replies
    • 5,572 views

  29. Lap Band Frustration-Not Losing Weight

    By boykin0725,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,571 views

  30. Do I drink smoothies or protein drinks?

    By REDGIRL,
    • 2 replies
    • 5,571 views

  31. Not What I Expected

    By TArnold123,
    • 35 replies
    • 5,569 views

  32. Foley...

    By jeo310,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,568 views

  33. Topeka....

    By 2bthinagn,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,566 views

  34. Any May Realize bandits out there?

    By 2BtinyinTN,
    • 72 replies
    • 5,564 views

  35. Medical alert bracelet or dog tags

    By Joe,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,562 views

  36. ACoA's and Eating Issues

    By tommaney,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,558 views

  37. need help menu planning

    By bandedshopgirl,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,557 views

  38. something I have to get off my chest.....I HATE PCOS!!!

    By ThinDolphin3,
    • 42 replies
    • 5,556 views

  39. Saskatoon Saskatchewan girl in need of answers

    By lemonlulu,
    • 41 replies
    • 5,553 views

  40. Has anyone tried appetite suppressants along with their band??

    By Connorsmom,
    • 35 replies
    • 5,550 views

  41. Blue Water Surgery Clinic-Sarnia

    By bluegem,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,549 views

  42. Forest Park Medical Center In Dallas?

    By bunkie68,
    • 3 replies
    • 5,547 views

  43. Symptoms of slipped bands

    By flower,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,546 views

  44. My band hurts - why?

    By DeLarla,
    • 43 replies
    • 5,546 views

  45. Okay people, let's make a cookbook!!

    By casinocat74,
    • 59 replies
    • 5,545 views

  46. 2 1/2 yrs post op - band not working anymore

    By Jeni,
    • 7 replies
    • 5,544 views

  47. Anemia

    By bbbanded,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,543 views

  48. Fast food-What do you eat?

    By Kathy473,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,543 views

  49. Anyone in Vegas/Henderson NV area???

    By Yvonne72,
    • 41 replies
    • 5,543 views

  50. GERD and the Lap Band

    By Nellie,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,540 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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