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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. Esophageal spasms?

    By LinzerPA,
    • 16 replies
    • 5,173 views

  2. only want to lose 50 lbs...

    By watchband,
    • 22 replies
    • 5,168 views

  3. May Bandsters~March Chat!

    By DrewsLou,
    • 74 replies
    • 5,168 views

  4. Protein drinks - GAG

    By daizee,
    • 58 replies
    • 5,166 views

  5. Celebrity Fit Club~Carnie Wilson

    By Kathi,
    • 48 replies
    • 5,166 views

  6. unfilled & still in pain! HELP!

    By Liz Dee,   
    • 14 replies
    • 5,165 views

  7. Chicken Muffins

    By PattyGirl66,
    • 36 replies
    • 5,164 views

  8. Glucophage for weight loss?

    By PamRN,
    • 33 replies
    • 5,163 views

  9. Fill amount Poll

    By tekymom,
    • 45 replies
    • 5,159 views

  10. First appointment Paul Burton - Melbourne

    By finallyhappy,
    • 2 replies
    • 5,157 views

  11. Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor someone to help and encourage through this journey!

    By wannabthinagain,
    • 71 replies
    • 5,154 views

  12. May Bandsters~December Chat!

    By DrewsLou,
    • 96 replies
    • 5,153 views

  13. Anyone taking Celexa?

    By serenity55,
    • 16 replies
    • 5,152 views

  14. Band revision?

    By Edward,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,151 views

  15. Anyone from Maine ?

    By kimmom,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,150 views

  16. I may be sorry for asking this..........

    By Bettina,
    • 61 replies
    • 5,150 views

  17. waste of 16 thousand dollars

    By Pain and Problems,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,150 views

  18. Having My Band Removed On Sunday

    By kazzeeeee,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,149 views

  19. A warning about Mexico.

    By DRSharp,
    • 30 replies
    • 5,149 views

  20. Do You Ever Feel Judged Because You Are On The "smaller" Side?

    By jessicakesbanded,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,148 views

  21. Shrinking liver prior to surgery

    By Margo,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,146 views

  22. Is There Really A Maximum Weight For The Lapband?

    By CFioren317,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,144 views

  23. Protein Shakes

    By Liza<3,
    • 25 replies
    • 5,137 views

  24. SEX question

    By Staci,
    • 65 replies
    • 5,137 views

  25. Something's gone wrong...

    By puddin,
    • 49 replies
    • 5,134 views

  26. PEOPLE Magazine's Weight Loss Issue

    By DeLarla,
    • 50 replies
    • 5,134 views

  27. Road to Onederland Challenge!

    By Anwyn,
    • 87 replies
    • 5,133 views

  28. I can eat EVRYTHING

    By Soexcited,
    • 42 replies
    • 5,130 views

  29. Salmon Patties

    By stevens4,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,130 views

  30. Stop asking me how much weight I've lost!

    By tripletmomma2000,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,130 views

  31. Gastric Sleeve

    By Vera,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,130 views

  32. Eye surgery

    By Penni60,
    • 74 replies
    • 5,130 views

  33. Vegas Bandsters 'August' Get-Together... All Invited!!!

    By Yvonne72,
    • 47 replies
    • 5,129 views

  34. Proactive Band Removal?

    By youknowit,
    • 54 replies
    • 5,127 views

  35. Banded & The Single Life

    By lat1nacurv3s,
    • 22 replies
    • 5,124 views

  36. 11 months 1 week - 100 lbs Gone

    By IndioGirl55,
    • 46 replies
    • 5,123 views

  37. My nightmare journey with a band

    By Listywood,
    • 3 replies
    • 5,122 views

  38. Excessive acid reflux

    By iza0403,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,118 views

  39. Hello!

    By chubbola,
    • 52 replies
    • 5,115 views

  40. Easyband

    By Tazza,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,112 views

  41. Tried to Talk Me out of the Band

    By danaclark2,
    • 50 replies
    • 5,112 views

  42. What is PBing????

    By Iziksmom,
    • 1 reply
    • 5,111 views

  43. messin up

    By kimmason,
    • 62 replies
    • 5,110 views

  44. 400 Pound Bandsters Report In With NSV's Please

    By Teresita,
    • 60 replies
    • 5,108 views

  45. April 07 bandsters?

    By TracyTX,
    • 32 replies
    • 5,106 views

  46. Left arm pain when walking-suggestions please!

    By vegors,
    • 4 replies
    • 5,105 views

  47. Self-payers

    By amlus,
    • 58 replies
    • 5,104 views

  48. Band for sale on eBay!??

    By youknowit,
    • 56 replies
    • 5,101 views

  49. BMI 32 How much weight loss?

    By nikkidcas,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,099 views

  50. 1 year post op

    By ☠carolinagirl☠,
    • 31 replies
    • 5,097 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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