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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. To fill or not to fill

    By stevodreo,
    • 5 replies
    • 919 views

  2. Swallow test cant see band

    By taysidebell,
    • 7 replies
    • 717 views

  3. Brand New Bandster here Sparta NJ

    By Wendydarling19,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,532 views

  4. NSV: Shopping!

    By PuraVida37,   
    • 4 replies
    • 810 views

  5. Burping like a dinosaur

    By Shelly2221,
    • 1 reply
    • 579 views

  6. Need advice on fill

    By KNall,
    • 5 replies
    • 728 views

  7. Curious if your feet change after weight loss

    By DanaKat,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,138 views

  8. Loss of fluid in band

    By Britneygirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 687 views

  9. In search of a Nurse or Dr. Who does lap band fills for Mexico patients....in or near Calgary AB

    By Theresajoyce,
    • 0 replies
    • 771 views

  10. Need help

    By slinkielovin,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,382 views

  11. Need Fill MD Near Philly---Mexico Sx

    By maverick in pa,
    • 0 replies
    • 765 views

  12. Eating after a fill

    By redhead87,
    • 4 replies
    • 797 views

  13. I need answers/help ASAP!

    By Bandster1019,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,073 views

  14. How long until you were in the green zone?

    By Cat225,
    • 2 replies
    • 593 views

  15. Gonna try something new

    By ivyh,
    • 7 replies
    • 903 views

  16. More likely to get stuck after a fill?

    By Thrillrod,
    • 2 replies
    • 621 views

  17. Life is Too Short...

    By B-52,
    • 3 replies
    • 460 views

  18. My fitness pal

    By mrshep08,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,112 views

  19. St. Raphael's support group

    By SaraJaneQ,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,951 views

  20. I need advice

    By krystalkoontz89,
    • 2 replies
    • 831 views

  21. Getting Stuck

    By CarmenLeAn,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,151 views

  22. Flying with the band

    By radarluv,
    • 4 replies
    • 602 views

  23. Slow progress.

    By Anewmetoo,
    • 1 reply
    • 536 views

  24. Air

    By Keely Crawford,   
    • 2 replies
    • 918 views

  25. Stuck episodes

    By Anewmetoo,
    • 2 replies
    • 622 views

  26. Feeling discouraged

    By ABLOND,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,288 views

  27. Whats the change?

    By CcPc,
    • 4 replies
    • 746 views

  28. Band Feels Tighter , But I Haven't Had A Fill. Is This Normal?

    By lorena st,
    • 15 replies
    • 6,272 views

  29. had lap band out four days ago

    By nandr0919,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,872 views

  30. Band vs Sleeve

    By Kya Wolf,
    • 9 replies
    • 813 views

  31. consistently sick

    By MissManda85,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,356 views

  32. Back Pain

    By hockeymother,
    • 3 replies
    • 863 views

  33. 4 years out and struggling!

    By boo1381,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,694 views

  34. Low carb shrimp salad recipe

    By Wendydarling19,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,473 views

  35. What I thought was in the band wasn't...has that ever happened to you?

    By LapbandKAB,
    • 1 reply
    • 439 views

  36. Sickness and that burning sensation

    By Jclo,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,199 views

  37. Looking for a cure for post-op flatulence in Ireland.

    By Diaz1988,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,664 views

  38. Birth control!

    By bbyruth,
    • 6 replies
    • 637 views

  39. To FILL or not to fill? HELP

    By ktsped,
    • 3 replies
    • 832 views

  40. Lapband Coffee Group - Brampton - Monday, September 8th - 7:00 p.m.

    By Tomander,
    • 0 replies
    • 932 views

  41. Seem to have lost my mojo…

    By intelirish,
    • 5 replies
    • 810 views

  42. Need a band-buddy - 30yo guy, pre-op for lap band.

    By soundlogik,   
    • 7 replies
    • 859 views

  43. 6 fills later...

    By conner281,
    • 6 replies
    • 656 views

  44. lap band removed today

    By Countryheart2000,
    • 2 replies
    • 705 views

  45. Plateau

    By aggiemaggie,
    • 9 replies
    • 840 views

  46. Anyone From The Kansas City Area?

    By Desiree123,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,966 views

  47. Fill doctor in New Orleans, La

    By tiki luv banded,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,564 views

  48. Emotional eating lately

    By Averiex,
    • 4 replies
    • 740 views

  49. Hoping for the best with my friend

    By Mikee57,
    • 2 replies
    • 670 views

  50. Depressed. Frustrated

    By Jerseydiva15,
    • 9 replies
    • 892 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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