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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. Very depressed

    By Margo,
    • 48 replies
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  2. How Did You Decide On A Goal Weight?

    By eyeononederland,   
    • 36 replies
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  3. What are the symptoms of band erosion?

    By want2beme,
    • 14 replies
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  4. bmi 34

    By Guest lwc1,
    • 50 replies
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  5. Spring Into Action Weight Loss Challenge

    By renewedhope,
    • 107 replies
    • 5,090 views

  6. How long is the down time?

    By Boo Boo Kitty,
    • 9 replies
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  7. symptoms of Esophagus dialation or band slippage

    By Carla K,
    • 5 replies
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  8. Pocatello anyone?

    By Angel2,
    • 22 replies
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  9. Need easy appetizer for potluck on Wednesday

    By Road Queen,
    • 16 replies
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  10. In Need Of A "unconventional" Mentor? ???

    By SteveFrett,
    • 84 replies
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  11. Newly Debanded

    By amywynn217,
    • 24 replies
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  12. I was Size __ now I'm a Size __

    By daqui26,
    • 35 replies
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  13. What do you tell people at work

    By ghostbuster,
    • 64 replies
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  14. O Restriction, Restriction, wherefore art thou Restriction?

    By NukeChik,
    • 33 replies
    • 5,080 views

  15. Fills in Seattle area

    By brittu,
    • 11 replies
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  16. chicago bandsters reunite 2010

    By unshackled,
    • 43 replies
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  17. What is the max fill in a 9cc realize band

    By noosagirl,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,073 views

  18. PF Changs Orange Peel Shrimp/Lemon Shrimp

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 0 replies
    • 5,070 views

  19. Moving toward Being Single??

    By notateechanow,
    • 40 replies
    • 5,068 views

  20. Dr. Cribbens or Dr. Hamm in Plano, TX

    By lovecats85,
    • 9 replies
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  21. Starvation Mode

    By waynef,
    • 41 replies
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  22. sex drive after lapband

    By alyciaboo,
    • 25 replies
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  23. Explain your perfect restriction and how much you could eat

    By Monica,
    • 35 replies
    • 5,066 views

  24. unhappy

    By peggysue99,
    • 30 replies
    • 5,063 views

  25. A psychological blow

    By WantTheBand,
    • 50 replies
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  26. Restriction finally

    By michelle37,
    • 38 replies
    • 5,061 views

  27. When is your 1st fill?

    By sbee,
    • 76 replies
    • 5,061 views

  28. Pre-op suppository and SHORT ARMS!

    By divaofsongs,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,060 views

  29. height x weight = dress size?

    By loridee11,
    • 40 replies
    • 5,058 views

  30. Gastric Bypass after Lap Band

    By jiggyiggy120,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,057 views

  31. Any other banders in 20's-30's in Az

    By flirtyangel,
    • 31 replies
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  32. Four Golden Rules

    By drkellynd,
    • 37 replies
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  33. Anyone in South Georgia?

    By zetajenn5,
    • 19 replies
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  34. Cost of Fills??

    By momhappe1,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,056 views

  35. Anyone on this site with LB from Quebec?

    By Pierre_340,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,055 views

  36. I need your advise

    By TrishS,
    • 76 replies
    • 5,052 views

  37. My port is flipped already!!

    By Shesha,
    • 34 replies
    • 5,052 views

  38. Any other bento-box enthusiasts here?

    By Razorgirl,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,048 views

  39. Why "Chew To Liquid" is Absurd

    By Dr. Duc Vuong ,
    • 32 replies
    • 5,048 views

  40. Preparing for a fill

    By newlifebegins2017,
    • 7 replies
    • 5,044 views

  41. This thing has been the worst thing i ever wasted money on

    By wallisj,
    • 29 replies
    • 5,042 views

  42. single banded ny'ers out there

    By deelove,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,042 views

  43. Metamucil, anyone?

    By gdf18,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,041 views

  44. 5 day pouch reset

    By AudreeS,
    • 2 replies
    • 5,040 views

  45. Humana Insurance (I work for Depart. of Education)....What's been your experience?

    By mrucker,
    • 24 replies
    • 5,037 views

  46. bulimia

    By JennaJ221,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,035 views

  47. whats everybody eaten today

    By lynne leck,
    • 76 replies
    • 5,031 views

  48. Diet Coke or carbonated drinks in general

    By cisco29,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,030 views

  49. Just Curious about cc you were at for green zone.

    By tootyoyo,
    • 52 replies
    • 5,028 views

  50. Please help me, I'm MISERABLE!

    By NAT_Too_Shabby,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,028 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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