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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. I've been a bad CPAP wearer

    By PuraVida37,   
    • 7 replies
    • 542 views

  2. Pissed off party instead of pity party

    By rayanne,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,868 views

  3. Motivated

    By Country_Girl_NY,
    • 3 replies
    • 691 views

  4. 1st fill in a loooooong time

    By Country_Girl_NY,
    • 2 replies
    • 429 views

  5. Fills in Northern California???

    By Alikat0409,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,499 views

  6. MUSHIE SUGGESTIONS

    By Susan58,
    • 4 replies
    • 777 views

  7. Slipped Band- Need Support!

    By freedom4emjay,
    • 1 reply
    • 676 views

  8. Alcohol + summer = bad news

    By jkitch,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,262 views

  9. Unfill today...booo!

    By unbroken40,
    • 2 replies
    • 668 views

  10. Possible November date

    By briefs199,
    • 1 reply
    • 486 views

  11. Left side/shoulder pain post-op

    By xxjosettexx,   
    • 0 replies
    • 567 views

  12. Acid Reflux with band?!

    By TriciaLN,
    • 3 replies
    • 955 views

  13. Food ideas

    By hockeymother,
    • 1 reply
    • 709 views

  14. First fill tomorrow...getting nervous about it..tips?

    By Junebug36,
    • 35 replies
    • 2,544 views

  15. Banded June 4th

    By jlynndh,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,239 views

  16. Pre op buddy needed

    By briefs199,
    • 0 replies
    • 611 views

  17. How do you get it all in?

    By khankins,
    • 6 replies
    • 661 views

  18. tightening?

    By JamieGirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 974 views

  19. acid reflux

    By sevenb07,
    • 4 replies
    • 472 views

  20. 6 years banded, but beginning the journey anew!

    By AudreeS,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,432 views

  21. Protein

    By dlamp112,
    • 5 replies
    • 823 views

  22. Food ideas

    By hockeymother,
    • 1 reply
    • 703 views

  23. I've gained 46 pounds in 12 days!

    By ivyh,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,433 views

  24. Pain under rib cage after eating

    By canthony11242004,
    • 4 replies
    • 937 views

  25. Throwing up

    By Mikee57,
    • 5 replies
    • 986 views

  26. Alcohol

    By BandedKT,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,242 views

  27. Corey Harrison on Good Morning America Today discussing recent 193 Lbs weight loss thanks to LAP-BAND!

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,619 views

  28. Feel like normal!

    By BandedKT,
    • 1 reply
    • 493 views

  29. Letting go is hard to do, but I'm doing it!

    By enjoythetime,
    • 6 replies
    • 864 views

  30. Houston, TX Area?

    By BlissfullyMe,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,710 views

  31. A Bit Down

    By Mikee57,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,689 views

  32. altitude with band?

    By unbroken40,
    • 7 replies
    • 720 views

  33. Texas banders

    By slomeli84,
    • 0 replies
    • 592 views

  34. July 29, 2014 I get banded!

    By blacktxbelle,   
    • 5 replies
    • 811 views

  35. Saskatchewan Bariatric Surgery Support Group Annual General Meeting May 31 Regina, SK

    By CIBCSlayer,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,685 views

  36. Possible slip?

    By clownbaby,
    • 2 replies
    • 658 views

  37. Port site problem

    By Damamma,
    • 6 replies
    • 819 views

  38. Comment at the Gym

    By Leepers,
    • 4 replies
    • 829 views

  39. Portion sizes

    By christinabryan89,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,386 views

  40. excessive gas since banding

    By 747heavy,
    • 1 reply
    • 669 views

  41. I could use some my fitness pal pals

    By Quahog,
    • 7 replies
    • 857 views

  42. Another Band Fail

    By Akafij,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,488 views

  43. Flem

    By Tamara Garrison,
    • 5 replies
    • 783 views

  44. Seven Years Later..

    By mmhill100,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2,072 views

  45. Made up my mind

    By MarvyMimi,
    • 13 replies
    • 959 views

  46. Need to get back on track

    By enchilada72,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,235 views

  47. First Fill

    By bbyruth,
    • 4 replies
    • 598 views

  48. Cannot find green :( HELP!

    By SkinnyDreams,
    • 3 replies
    • 804 views

  49. Check in! Any banditos out there?!

    By sailorChristy,
    • 4 replies
    • 859 views

  50. I really needed a fill... Now no fill for me:(

    By Jenn Cooper,
    • 8 replies
    • 914 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. 🤞
      · 0 replies
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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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