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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. LDS Bandsters

    By miztrniceguy,
    • 244 replies
    • 22,679 views

  2. Was anyone banded in December of '06?

    By thebionicbroad,
    • 244 replies
    • 23,172 views

  3. Arkansas Bansters!!!

    By LisaR,
    • 244 replies
    • 33,762 views

  4. December's Chat

    By NJChick,
    • 243 replies
    • 16,213 views

  5. Newly Banded in Williamsburg

    By Zannie,
    • 243 replies
    • 21,769 views

  6. St. Louis People

    By Krystal,
    • 242 replies
    • 29,889 views

  7. Starting over, 5 years after surgery

    By TheCurvyMermaid,   
    • 242 replies
    • 23,698 views

  8. Summer/Independence Day Weightloss Challenge

    By luvinke,
    • 241 replies
    • 12,688 views

  9. Divorce

    By Butterfly07,
    • 240 replies
    • 22,091 views

  10. Monthly Weight Loss Report

    By stacy73,
    • 239 replies
    • 22,555 views

  11. Realize band

    By jacole1820,
    • 236 replies
    • 47,312 views

  12. D/FW Area

    By lauri,
    • 235 replies
    • 22,817 views

  13. Marchies in June

    By LLSibley,
    • 235 replies
    • 14,622 views

  14. Central Florida Lapbandsters?

    By Telly,
    • 233 replies
    • 22,241 views

  15. Left Shoulder Pain After Lap Band Surgery

    By vbaum,
    • 232 replies
    • 65,144 views

  16. Post your online name and date of surgery only in this post....

    By JudiM,
    • 232 replies
    • 16,594 views

  17. Game: 5 Letters

    By NJChick,
    • 232 replies
    • 13,677 views

  18. New/Nouveau!!!Dr. Marc Savoie, Bathurst N.B.

    By clempier,
    • 230 replies
    • 42,457 views

  19. TLBC Bandsters!

    By Isabella,
    • 230 replies
    • 18,874 views

  20. Did you exercise today?

    By Ezma,
    • 228 replies
    • 15,744 views

  21. May Flowers Challenge

    By larrypdot,   
    • 228 replies
    • 15,192 views

  22. Question about Moderators

    By Fitter,
    • 225 replies
    • 14,561 views

  23. Valentine's Day Weight Loss Challenge

    By LilMissDiva Irene,
    • 225 replies
    • 12,963 views

  24. List your lapband confessions here.

    By Gibson,
    • 224 replies
    • 13,556 views

  25. Lap band erosion

    By sjtkatz3,
    • 223 replies
    • 47,737 views

  26. One-on-one holiday exercise challenge, anyone?

    By Zoe,
    • 223 replies
    • 13,109 views

  27. Thirtysomething's

    By BeacheeGirl,
    • 223 replies
    • 14,770 views

  28. Albany GA bandsters - speak up...

    By abckids,
    • 223 replies
    • 23,669 views

  29. Fall Weight Loss Challenge

    By StartingOver,
    • 223 replies
    • 12,851 views

  30. We are the TENaciousTENS!

    By OregonHolly,
    • 222 replies
    • 14,788 views

  31. Kentucky, "who's your Doctor"

    By playmate2b,
    • 221 replies
    • 27,613 views

  32. A Canadian "NSV" Thread

    By CLOE,
    • 219 replies
    • 12,430 views

  33. Mt. Pleasant Bandsters

    By jlogantx,
    • 217 replies
    • 12,221 views

  34. Before and In Progress Pics?

    By pammycakes,
    • 216 replies
    • 23,178 views

  35. Canadian "AUGUST" Challenge

    By CLOE,
    • 216 replies
    • 11,096 views

  36. Looking for May Bandsters

    By ms.rhonda,
    • 216 replies
    • 19,856 views

  37. What's the worst thing someone said to you?

    By annieM,
    • 215 replies
    • 14,480 views

  38. Lapbandtalk Holiday Challenge

    By Nana~,
    • 213 replies
    • 11,631 views

  39. Huntsville trip 2009

    By Teachlady,
    • 211 replies
    • 14,237 views

  40. Share with us: What has improved for you?

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 211 replies
    • 15,756 views

  41. Members Being Banded In March 06

    By vlb11752,
    • 208 replies
    • 14,217 views

  42. October Chat

    By NJChick,
    • 208 replies
    • 13,106 views

  43. A Very Blessed December Challenge

    By lisaholland73,   
    • 207 replies
    • 13,020 views

  44. Jazzy Junes First Fill Line up

    By Fernando,
    • 207 replies
    • 14,157 views

  45. Why Don't We Give A Little Update Where We're At

    By speck,
    • 206 replies
    • 12,538 views

  46. September Autumn Challenge

    By lisaholland73,
    • 206 replies
    • 11,422 views

  47. NC Intro Thread...

    By gordonfamily3,
    • 205 replies
    • 28,685 views

  48. Bandsters Nov 17-21

    By allymb22282,
    • 205 replies
    • 15,984 views

  49. March 16

    By LapLady09,
    • 205 replies
    • 18,311 views

  50. I Want My Band Removed Now!!!!!

    By yazmarrero85,
    • 203 replies
    • 40,804 views

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    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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    • Bugg

      Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
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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!

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