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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. NorCal Bansters? Butte/Shasta County?

    By amaltha,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,346 views

  2. I am not embarrassed about my surgery! Are you?

    By babbs3772,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,657 views

  3. Where all have you been stationed?

    By armywife4life,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,576 views

  4. just diagnosed with Esophageal Dysmotility

    By wendyr,
    • 39 replies
    • 5,815 views

  5. How did you feel when you woke up from your banding surgery?

    By BakoGal,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,357 views

  6. Banding in November

    By sunsreturn,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,549 views

  7. Three years...and starting over.

    By ts505050,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,462 views

  8. One Month Anniversary Check In

    By LisaB411,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,193 views

  9. Found A Way To Eat Around The Band

    By Spacegirl37,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,429 views

  10. Getting & keeping a boy/girlfriend?

    By katiebug,
    • 39 replies
    • 8,813 views

  11. So it's been a while since we've all had our May surgery...

    By LindaD,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,868 views

  12. Not a good conversation with hubby last night.....

    By citygirl4616,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,362 views

  13. Learn From My $16,000 Mistake

    By Liz1531,
    • 39 replies
    • 4,878 views

  14. The "F" word

    By melmarlem,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,157 views

  15. Easy Way OUT??

    By Jerseytammy,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,719 views

  16. SHARE... what you've learned after Banding

    By NewSho,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,673 views

  17. 2 yrs since lap band need help

    By mrogers102,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,786 views

  18. Maybe I am of the percentage the lapband does not work for????

    By MelAnne,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,540 views

  19. Don't compare ourselves to other people losing weight

    By juliegeraci,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,609 views

  20. Advice needed for a pre op!

    By shaggs,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,993 views

  21. My first fill FINALLY!!

    By Emilysgigi,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,469 views

  22. Hey Ya'll!!

    By iJenny,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,551 views

  23. 'why go abroad'???

    By laura_bubblez,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,196 views

  24. Major Reflux, No Restriction, & Very Little Recent Weight Loss = Stretched Pouch

    By CharlesSD,
    • 38 replies
    • 5,642 views

  25. OK who is exercising today?

    By Paulax,
    • 38 replies
    • 1,690 views

  26. Waiting for Under 200....

    By Boo Boo Kitty,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,178 views

  27. Help me eat breakfast!

    By Anyalee,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,922 views

  28. What is your Age/Date/Weight/Location?

    By BubblyBandit,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,642 views

  29. Ouch! Hurt feelings!

    By mamato3,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,705 views

  30. has anyone gotten the lapband to loose 50 pounds

    By juicylicious,
    • 38 replies
    • 7,161 views

  31. Alabama

    By bamagirl2012,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,828 views

  32. Getting banded July 26th & BMI 32

    By txgirl10326,
    • 38 replies
    • 4,408 views

  33. 8 months banded and I'm still learning

    By hallelujah.girl,
    • 38 replies
    • 4,139 views

  34. I'm going to have to force myself to eat.

    By anonemouse,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,671 views

  35. Help please

    By Legallyblonde,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,768 views

  36. My husband does not find me attractive!

    By noosagirl,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,729 views

  37. Unfriendly Friends

    By Gone4Now,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,793 views

  38. Yell

    By CLOE,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,593 views

  39. Is there anyone in MI out there?

    By slenderella,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,675 views

  40. Banded on Thursday and cried yesterday

    By lapband4meNOW,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,830 views

  41. Status Update For Vermonters

    By iluveeyore,
    • 38 replies
    • 5,590 views

  42. This was the last straw

    By TheWatcher,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,141 views

  43. Good news UPDATES!

    By cookielover,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,281 views

  44. I did it! I did it! Wore a bikini in public!!

    By Jachut,
    • 38 replies
    • 4,469 views

  45. Why did you choose RNY?

    By mydogrocks,
    • 38 replies
    • 5,469 views

  46. Ten years with the Lap Band

    By deelooka,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,978 views

  47. Conversations you hear sitting in your doc's waiting room

    By BRANDYK,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,225 views

  48. Care And Feeding Of Lap Band Opinions

    By FLORIDAYS,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,146 views

  49. Close Call !

    By B-52,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,985 views

  50. Philippines Local Lap-Band Support

    By oscar_lopez,
    • 38 replies
    • 13,449 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
      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
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