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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. February 14th - "Loving" what I hope will be a fresh start!

    By krps0930,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,252 views

  2. Got banded this morning....Feb 5, 2014

    By Angela31005,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,128 views

  3. Feb. 11

    By Frequentfliermom,
    • 9 replies
    • 653 views

  4. Lap Band Doc in Pittsburgh PA

    By debbie815,
    • 1 reply
    • 990 views

  5. I'm new to this suuport group

    By LapbandFeb2014,
    • 6 replies
    • 771 views

  6. Sometimes you feel like a band; sometimes you don't

    By Gardnergirl2,
    • 14 replies
    • 951 views

  7. Adjustments

    By jammiebp,
    • 2 replies
    • 547 views

  8. Dry food that sticks versus sliders

    By Srock,
    • 3 replies
    • 787 views

  9. Barium swallow

    By intelirish,
    • 1 reply
    • 662 views

  10. Lapband removal in 7 days,

    By Dustin2012,   
    • 1 reply
    • 851 views

  11. Breakfast ideas?

    By ivyh,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,898 views

  12. Lapband

    By dogwood,
    • 3 replies
    • 685 views

  13. Looking for a buddy & motivation

    By Bandedchick2013,
    • 4 replies
    • 639 views

  14. Yawning

    By sweetsuzzie1,
    • 3 replies
    • 814 views

  15. Fifty and Fabulous!

    By HealthyNewMe,
    • 7 replies
    • 938 views

  16. Help!

    By manuela,
    • 2 replies
    • 771 views

  17. Planks Anyone?

    By dee21,
    • 4 replies
    • 745 views

  18. How does your band feel when you wake up?

    By JustWatchMe,
    • 5 replies
    • 742 views

  19. A smidge too soon for a bike ride

    By JustWatchMe,
    • 2 replies
    • 466 views

  20. Fill Doctor in Houston Area

    By lisintexas,
    • 4 replies
    • 650 views

  21. Need a buddy in Tx

    By slomeli84,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,673 views

  22. Amusement parks food

    By country lovin,
    • 2 replies
    • 536 views

  23. Esophageal Problems

    By MWhearley,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,605 views

  24. Struggling

    By Lana08,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,324 views

  25. Uneasy tight feeling in left side of mid section today?!?!?

    By BeachBish,
    • 3 replies
    • 634 views

  26. 2nd Fill

    By Mikee57,
    • 6 replies
    • 893 views

  27. Tryning to get to Onderland

    By CarmenLeAn,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,092 views

  28. Leg Cramps

    By Zeniada B,
    • 7 replies
    • 578 views

  29. How much exercise do you all do in a day?

    By cutlass6521,
    • 8 replies
    • 503 views

  30. Second fill now 6.5 on 10 cc band missed port?

    By Rockagal,
    • 3 replies
    • 788 views

  31. inexpensive lap band fills near Branson, Missouri?

    By tart with a heart,
    • 2 replies
    • 793 views

  32. Surgery @ Dayone with Dr Elli on 4-25

    By Mrs. Ski,
    • 0 replies
    • 772 views

  33. Pork Ribs

    By HotButterFly,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,242 views

  34. vitamin called vitex

    By mandyhart88,
    • 2 replies
    • 524 views

  35. Finally getting an un-fill tomorrow BUT….

    By Zeniada B,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,321 views

  36. So happy today is the day

    By Mikee57,
    • 2 replies
    • 465 views

  37. Band in wrong place?

    By rtgirl77,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,270 views

  38. What did you eat 10 days post op?

    By jkitch,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,463 views

  39. What do you take for a headache?

    By Bailey Jan,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,002 views

  40. worried about low carb/high fat diets? New study results

    By Jack,
    • 2 replies
    • 975 views

  41. Living like a person who hasn't had weight loss surgery

    By parisshel,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,021 views

  42. 3rd Fill Today

    By Ms.Vickie,
    • 8 replies
    • 844 views

  43. Informative Website

    By debri85,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,195 views

  44. First time being sick with the band :(

    By rigonj,
    • 5 replies
    • 578 views

  45. Nausea?

    By shanatx,
    • 3 replies
    • 603 views

  46. Slimband - Date of Estalishement

    By bellacatgirl,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,031 views

  47. Want to hear from those over 65

    By SandyM,
    • 6 replies
    • 927 views

  48. Chicken Tortilla Soup-Chic Filet Recipe

    By Sharpie,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,886 views

  49. Optimal Time

    By Samirax6,
    • 3 replies
    • 406 views

  50. lose the first week after a fill then gain

    By gabnlose,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,019 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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