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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. Quick question

    By destinyford,
    • 3 replies
    • 632 views

  2. SAVE THE DATE! Re: CRUISE TO LOSE!

    By dawalsh,
    • 5 replies
    • 855 views

  3. Thank God Almighty We Are Free At Last!

    By HotButterFly,
    • 2 replies
    • 678 views

  4. Bye Bye Band Buddy

    By Short and Chunky,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,375 views

  5. smoking

    By jennabean44,
    • 2 replies
    • 758 views

  6. Had to Share this is soooooooooooooo funny!

    By Mikee57,
    • 2 replies
    • 674 views

  7. Pain med

    By proudmama1319,
    • 4 replies
    • 696 views

  8. Spring Showers Bring May Flowers

    By enjoythetime,
    • 1 reply
    • 521 views

  9. 1st fill coming up. Any pointers on what to expect?

    By MrsPJ,
    • 3 replies
    • 562 views

  10. Lap Band Louisville

    By Leepers,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,031 views

  11. I feel like a failure...

    By atlasmaia,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,479 views

  12. Life is GREAAAT!

    By enjoythetime,
    • 7 replies
    • 465 views

  13. Buddy in Casper Wy?

    By ChristineZ,
    • 4 replies
    • 974 views

  14. Need a buddy

    By Punkin6772,
    • 4 replies
    • 680 views

  15. Foods that aren't good after band.

    By Faded Design,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,744 views

  16. Slippage cost?

    By Ash727,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,222 views

  17. First fill

    By MrsPJ,
    • 2 replies
    • 683 views

  18. Looking for a Houston, texas group

    By fashionstylist,
    • 582 replies
    • 32,025 views

  19. Dr. Erik Wilson on Sirius’ Doctor Radio chatting about the LAP-BAND with Dr. Marina Kurian

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,316 views

  20. May 2 Banding

    By bobomarge,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,807 views

  21. Band Dilation after 4 years

    By krp,   
    • 9 replies
    • 1,108 views

  22. when is it time to see the plastic surgeon?

    By staceyhearn79,
    • 6 replies
    • 637 views

  23. 1st day post op

    By Punkin6772,
    • 4 replies
    • 598 views

  24. No longer a Bandster

    By Short and Chunky,
    • 1 reply
    • 681 views

  25. I have failed

    By cmjanssen,
    • 2 replies
    • 865 views

  26. I'm GREEN..... I'm GREEN at last!

    By HealthyNewMe,
    • 34 replies
    • 3,955 views

  27. Mother in law passed last week

    By CarmenLeAn,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,047 views

  28. Artificial Sweetener Intolerance

    By mjp33,
    • 6 replies
    • 777 views

  29. Quick & Simple but still feels like a meal...

    By steph2012,
    • 2 replies
    • 659 views

  30. Fill with fluoro

    By SandyM,
    • 7 replies
    • 720 views

  31. Half a Marathon 13.1 miles

    By roxysanchez,
    • 4 replies
    • 560 views

  32. Support group southern California

    By Wanttolose,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,220 views

  33. Nutrition & Nails

    By steph2012,
    • 3 replies
    • 596 views

  34. Food scale

    By Sarie,
    • 2 replies
    • 569 views

  35. Gross Question - You've Been Warned

    By JustWatchMe,
    • 10 replies
    • 962 views

  36. I have a question

    By megankc93,
    • 5 replies
    • 767 views

  37. Wine

    By rigonj,
    • 4 replies
    • 757 views

  38. Bariatric Pal support groups

    By LeeB1946,   
    • 1 reply
    • 755 views

  39. Banded 2 19 13

    By LeeB1946,
    • 4 replies
    • 576 views

  40. Antidepressants

    By mentalistfan,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,020 views

  41. getting my first fill on Monday

    By slinkielovin,
    • 3 replies
    • 641 views

  42. Great restriction with last fill...

    By nomorejellybelly,
    • 1 reply
    • 442 views

  43. Will I ever be normal?

    By Dreamerforlife23,
    • 6 replies
    • 860 views

  44. Removing fill & eating

    By RFW,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,056 views

  45. post op

    By jennabean44,
    • 2 replies
    • 750 views

  46. Dr. Oz

    By Leena,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,888 views

  47. pre op

    By jennabean44,
    • 0 replies
    • 733 views

  48. Anybody south of atlanta

    By akturgeon,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,098 views

  49. Getting Banded In April

    By idahoanmom,
    • 2 replies
    • 979 views

  50. Yup

    By Mikee57,
    • 2 replies
    • 731 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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