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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. Headache during and after eating

    By Sally Pearl,
    • 2 replies
    • 545 views

  2. When does the swelling normally go down after a fill?

    By Junebug36,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,921 views

  3. Could this be considered a band bully

    By CarmenLeAn,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,375 views

  4. Slipped or expanded

    By zara gray rowe,
    • 5 replies
    • 699 views

  5. How do you stay on track without feeling overwhemled?

    By stylehair4u02,
    • 2 replies
    • 894 views

  6. How are so many people so successful after banding?

    By Bandedboomer,
    • 1 reply
    • 439 views

  7. Not enough protein?

    By tmposton,
    • 4 replies
    • 872 views

  8. No more fills, can it be already?

    By desertpixie,
    • 3 replies
    • 676 views

  9. fist time fill

    By Renee2817,
    • 3 replies
    • 581 views

  10. After Lap Band removal, How long Did You Wait To Revise

    By blackonynx,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,388 views

  11. Up 1.5lbs :'(

    By lorena verdugo,
    • 3 replies
    • 593 views

  12. Band Slipped and unfilled

    By tonifrdabronx,
    • 67 replies
    • 7,725 views

  13. Fill yesterday and too tight

    By takuwinds,
    • 5 replies
    • 811 views

  14. Those last pounds won't budge :-(

    By Corridor72,
    • 9 replies
    • 757 views

  15. Questions

    By Melanie Sue,
    • 4 replies
    • 782 views

  16. GREEN SALAD

    By Susan58,
    • 5 replies
    • 816 views

  17. Looking for Montanans

    By terrriho,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,631 views

  18. What the Hee Haw is going on

    By cutlass6521,
    • 5 replies
    • 712 views

  19. Pain!

    By bmj851,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,113 views

  20. Lack of support

    By hayley_94,
    • 4 replies
    • 664 views

  21. Calories in versus out

    By Penoto,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,200 views

  22. To Drink or Not to Drink - A take on Dr. John Dixon's findings

    By JessS,   
    • 11 replies
    • 2,598 views

  23. SD Bandsters?

    By spunky,
    • 37 replies
    • 6,014 views

  24. VENT: A 5 year old made me want to cry.

    By PuraVida37,   
    • 12 replies
    • 1,335 views

  25. Apollo Endosurgery Announces Affordable Financing Service to Increase Patient Access to the LAP-BAND System

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,010 views

  26. double post oops

    By xxjosettexx,   
    • 4 replies
    • 981 views

  27. Help!

    By Ga Gurl,
    • 7 replies
    • 912 views

  28. Need to get back on the Band wagon

    By BABY-LYN,
    • 2 replies
    • 701 views

  29. Insulin resistance and meal plans

    By christinabryan89,
    • 5 replies
    • 915 views

  30. Nobody recognizes me. Starting to get old...

    By gowalking,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,234 views

  31. How often do you slime/pb?

    By desertpixie,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,061 views

  32. anyone from essex ?

    By dream to be slim,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,754 views

  33. Need advice if i should get a fill

    By RedStorm,
    • 9 replies
    • 848 views

  34. New to this...

    By Bandit♥,   
    • 3 replies
    • 998 views

  35. Three Years Banded Today !!!!

    By GaryB,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,598 views

  36. Ladies.... Are hormones problematic for your band?

    By Jenn Cooper,
    • 3 replies
    • 745 views

  37. Day-to-Day Changes

    By LapbandKAB,
    • 6 replies
    • 844 views

  38. Am I wrong for comparing my food addiction to a drug addiction?

    By Wendydarling19,
    • 9 replies
    • 792 views

  39. Finally!

    By valarie kk,
    • 9 replies
    • 974 views

  40. Kicking myself

    By Corridor72,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,369 views

  41. Starch Withdrawal?

    By Country_Girl_NY,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,131 views

  42. i was approved 1 year ago now he denied me

    By jennabean44,
    • 3 replies
    • 807 views

  43. Why cant i see my accomplishment?

    By Wendydarling19,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,181 views

  44. Must Read! How the Lap band "SHOULD work" "Green Zone" in fills

    By NaNa,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,711 views

  45. Help: Advice From Those Banded 3+ Months

    By jlynndh,
    • 6 replies
    • 603 views

  46. Do You Think People Treat You Differently Since You've Lost Weight?

    By enjoythetime,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,635 views

  47. Looking for a Lap Band fill in Odessa or Midland, Tx.

    By Craigrawlerawlecountry,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,224 views

  48. The LapBand is Not Human

    By Lady VS,
    • 6 replies
    • 782 views

  49. Green zone to red zone

    By zara gray rowe,
    • 2 replies
    • 514 views

  50. Port Site Concern

    By agwill,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,012 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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