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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!

73,479 topics in this forum

  1. not loosing weight

    By jasmajo,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,570 views

  2. Why is my band SO inconsistent?

    By BeachBish,
    • 5 replies
    • 905 views

  3. Newbie

    By ashemademe,
    • 10 replies
    • 890 views

  4. Kicking my Diet Coke Addiction ~ Oh the Headaches!

    By gin765,
    • 5 replies
    • 587 views

  5. Portions and sliders?

    By Jenn Cooper,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,133 views

  6. Cold soft foods?!

    By hayley_94,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,042 views

  7. Lapbanders - No Bread Tolerance and Communion?

    By ElectricBoogaloo,   
    • 2 replies
    • 958 views

  8. Change in taste

    By Luka Beth,
    • 4 replies
    • 800 views

  9. Getting banded in Januaray 2014

    By lasal,
    • 40 replies
    • 3,104 views

  10. Needing A Jump Start

    By otherside,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,917 views

  11. Feeling Discouraged like its never going to work.

    By jasmajo,
    • 7 replies
    • 708 views

  12. Sick after having band unfilled

    By MissManda85,
    • 3 replies
    • 506 views

  13. Surgery date 8/15/14

    By Deleteduserhere,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,376 views

  14. Waiting and waiting

    By futurebander14,
    • 2 replies
    • 503 views

  15. My primary won't give me referral

    By ladytru84,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,921 views

  16. Accountability

    By lucyk,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,457 views

  17. Restriction?

    By Loveutopieces,
    • 7 replies
    • 664 views

  18. What does the "green zone" feel like?

    By Lola O,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,338 views

  19. Yummy now--No Way before WLS

    By JustWatchMe,
    • 9 replies
    • 679 views

  20. New work clothes!

    By MarieMarie,
    • 4 replies
    • 501 views

  21. Lap Band Buddy Under 40

    By JFu,
    • 50 replies
    • 5,552 views

  22. White bread, wheat bread, whole grain

    By PSRS520,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,195 views

  23. Do you eat oatmeal?

    By Corridor72,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,260 views

  24. Hello from VA!

    By AshleeSuzanne,
    • 113 replies
    • 14,717 views

  25. What's your favorite mode of movement (exercise)?

    By blacktxbelle,   
    • 8 replies
    • 760 views

  26. Looking forward to a new me

    By gbb77901,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,374 views

  27. Surgery Tomorrow Morning

    By hockeymother,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,086 views

  28. The gurgle

    By sweetsuzzie1,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,631 views

  29. Should I be concerned?

    By duncanrum,
    • 3 replies
    • 565 views

  30. Lap band isn't working for me

    By grandmasandy,
    • 2 replies
    • 530 views

  31. vacation eating

    By gowalking,
    • 13 replies
    • 787 views

  32. Canadaian Thanksgiving

    By endzone,
    • 2 replies
    • 675 views

  33. Problems with my Lap Band (port). New here to this forum.

    By ProudWife99,
    • 17 replies
    • 906 views

  34. OK, so what's going on? Not losing.

    By Darlyn Dwan Rottkamp DeVoe,
    • 6 replies
    • 920 views

  35. Kedging through the Doldrums

    By sleepingarby,
    • 4 replies
    • 662 views

  36. Lap Band Fills in Okinawa, Japan

    By okiband,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,285 views

  37. Hiatal Hernia or something else?

    By SarahRN482,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,419 views

  38. Any Banders with MS (multiple sclerosis)?

    By SeaSounders♥,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,586 views

  39. Protein shakes

    By KNall,
    • 3 replies
    • 572 views

  40. Possible slip or too tight?

    By Mjv013,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,124 views

  41. Band Slippage

    By joyceal50,
    • 4 replies
    • 560 views

  42. Recovery time?

    By RitaRIver,   
    • 5 replies
    • 531 views

  43. Protien

    By sweetsuzzie1,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,328 views

  44. allergic reaction to band?

    By jilliandawn,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,779 views

  45. Genepro protein powder

    By CarmenLeAn,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,830 views

  46. Green Juicing?

    By gin765,
    • 1 reply
    • 541 views

  47. Christian Who Was Banded on 7/31/13

    By Q3Carla721,
    • 3 replies
    • 993 views

  48. Running

    By PuraVida37,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,324 views

  49. Anyone in Surprise or using True Results?

    By Bonniesue,
    • 79 replies
    • 5,863 views

  50. Is it possible to feel restriction at one level and then a lower level at another time

    By blacktxbelle,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,055 views

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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

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