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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. 2010 Challenge

    By lotzasunshine,
    • 284 replies
    • 24,548 views

  2. Spring Bootcamp 2006

    By I'llsucceed,
    • 420 replies
    • 24,518 views

  3. Comments for Before and After Pictures

    By DeLarla,
    • 269 replies
    • 24,354 views

  4. Dr. Beausoleil (Moncton N.B.)

    By sherrylynn,
    • 93 replies
    • 24,354 views

  5. Slimband formerly TLBC Clinic Toronto On

    By susieq321,
    • 145 replies
    • 24,335 views

  6. Can I get an MRI - I have the lap band

    By My_o_My,
    • 7 replies
    • 24,267 views

  7. Why am I suddenly getting heartburn??

    By lekekari,
    • 8 replies
    • 24,137 views

  8. Does Banding Work if you're over 50?

    By knotchy,
    • 127 replies
    • 24,109 views

  9. Best gas pain relief remedies post surgery???

    By BabyGotBack,
    • 26 replies
    • 24,095 views

  10. How would you know if you stretched your pouch?

    By Meduseld,
    • 13 replies
    • 23,970 views

  11. starting over with lapband

    By MaryAlice66,
    • 87 replies
    • 23,901 views

  12. Anyone Have Chronic Diarrhea Long After Lap Band Surgery?

    By Marianelaine,
    • 23 replies
    • 23,889 views

  13. Anyone in the DFW area?

    By Guest Melissa,
    • 177 replies
    • 23,869 views

  14. Mississippi Bandsters!

    By DippyDora,
    • 181 replies
    • 23,837 views

  15. Starting over, 5 years after surgery

    By TheCurvyMermaid,   
    • 242 replies
    • 23,704 views

  16. Albany GA bandsters - speak up...

    By abckids,
    • 223 replies
    • 23,694 views

  17. My lap-band/PCOS/pregnancy story

    By Connorsmom,
    • 19 replies
    • 23,660 views

  18. Gone For Good Club- August 2006

    By CanadaSunshine,
    • 429 replies
    • 23,629 views

  19. The Picture Thread

    By NJChick,
    • 317 replies
    • 23,557 views

  20. UK Local Lap-Band Support

    By Tazza,
    • 201 replies
    • 23,543 views

  21. What To Expect After Band Removal

    By siemers17,
    • 15 replies
    • 23,483 views

  22. Nicotine and Cotinine Testing Day of Surgery

    By MelissaWI,
    • 9 replies
    • 23,365 views

  23. MaRcHiEs IN MaY

    By tammyj,
    • 385 replies
    • 23,258 views

  24. symptoms of pouch dilation?

    By critterlady,
    • 10 replies
    • 23,236 views

  25. How Much Have You Lost So Far?

    By Great2BThin,
    • 248 replies
    • 23,220 views

  26. My Life as a Bandster

    By bandiva,
    • 306 replies
    • 23,217 views

  27. A new medical issue for me.

    By Longhorn,
    • 276 replies
    • 23,189 views

  28. Before and In Progress Pics?

    By pammycakes,
    • 216 replies
    • 23,184 views

  29. Welcome to the "At or near goal forum"

    By Chickie,
    • 166 replies
    • 23,174 views

  30. Was anyone banded in December of '06?

    By thebionicbroad,
    • 244 replies
    • 23,172 views

  31. I'm from Tulsa, Oklahoma

    By tonya66,
    • 108 replies
    • 23,130 views

  32. Any August folks out there? I'm Scheduled for August 10.

    By JudiM,
    • 299 replies
    • 22,880 views

  33. Last of 2008 Weight Loss Challenge

    By FeliciaLevy75,
    • 442 replies
    • 22,878 views

  34. Food Journal Thread

    By DeLarla,
    • 299 replies
    • 22,870 views

  35. Weight watchers and the Band I cannot believe this!!!!

    By BubblyBandit,
    • 45 replies
    • 22,865 views

  36. D/FW Area

    By lauri,
    • 235 replies
    • 22,817 views

  37. New notorious novembers weightloss spreadsheet

    By sistasassy,
    • 292 replies
    • 22,778 views

  38. Is Vomiting Dangerous

    By KCGFNP,
    • 14 replies
    • 22,772 views

  39. How Many Calories Should We Eat After Having Lap Band Surgery?

    By s0utherndivadoll,
    • 14 replies
    • 22,723 views

  40. Looking for locals in Orange County.

    By Dutchgrl59,
    • 173 replies
    • 22,722 views

  41. LDS Bandsters

    By miztrniceguy,
    • 244 replies
    • 22,679 views

  42. WANTED PIC!! A woman who is 5'9 or 5'10 and weighs exactly 200 pounds

    By ohaw,
    • 14 replies
    • 22,639 views

  43. Hallow-Lean Challenge...

    By Guest Leslie2Lose,
    • 478 replies
    • 22,608 views

  44. Monthly Weight Loss Report

    By stacy73,
    • 239 replies
    • 22,592 views

  45. Would they cancel surgery for a runny nose?

    By SpideyMom,
    • 10 replies
    • 22,559 views

  46. Common Problem Foods

    By andyisbanned,
    • 76 replies
    • 22,543 views

  47. Night Cough

    By catactress,
    • 7 replies
    • 22,494 views

  48. Port site infection

    By Scarlett,
    • 81 replies
    • 22,448 views

  49. Central Florida Lapbandsters?

    By Telly,
    • 233 replies
    • 22,260 views

  50. Best Liquid Meal Replacement/Protein Shakes

    By Evilah,
    • 71 replies
    • 22,142 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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