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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. Looking for November 2005 Banders!

    By bostonfatgirl,
    • 172 replies
    • 13,440 views

  2. Crazy Skinny Goals!

    By whatsarahsaid,
    • 172 replies
    • 26,454 views

  3. Got my surgery Date - December bandster

    By beversman,
    • 172 replies
    • 9,386 views

  4. April 2006 Bandits' March Challenge

    By JulieNYC,
    • 172 replies
    • 8,195 views

  5. Old-Timers (3+ Years Banded) Recommitting To The Bandster Lifestyle

    By lellow,
    • 172 replies
    • 14,890 views

  6. March Exercise Challenge

    By Frangipani,
    • 171 replies
    • 10,216 views

  7. Who Wants to Walk

    By Teresita,
    • 171 replies
    • 9,450 views

  8. Shrinkin' Vi's Bandiversary Blow-Out Planning Post #1: Who Wants to Come?

    By mdrai,
    • 170 replies
    • 14,787 views

  9. Susan's Solemn Silliness

    By susansilver,
    • 170 replies
    • 10,071 views

  10. So CAL Bandsters

    By GotGlock21,
    • 170 replies
    • 15,550 views

  11. April 2006 Bandits' February Challenge

    By JulieNYC,
    • 170 replies
    • 8,217 views

  12. April 2006 Bandits December Challenge

    By JulieNYC,
    • 170 replies
    • 8,215 views

  13. Anyone Out There?!?

    By beccamay,
    • 169 replies
    • 21,904 views

  14. Tell Us About You!

    By Momto5,
    • 169 replies
    • 9,235 views

  15. Gastric Sleeve

    By aceduece,
    • 169 replies
    • 21,416 views

  16. October Spooktacular Challenge

    By lisaholland73,
    • 169 replies
    • 10,079 views

  17. Lets Celebrate !!!!!

    By Scorpioqt,
    • 167 replies
    • 13,998 views

  18. May Chat for NJ!!!!

    By mousecrazy,
    • 167 replies
    • 9,464 views

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

    By Chickie,
    • 166 replies
    • 23,171 views

  20. Looking For August Bandsters....

    By Margo,
    • 165 replies
    • 10,658 views

  21. Spread Sheet for Tracking April Avengers 08

    By GiGiRN,
    • 165 replies
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  22. Green's grumblings

    By green,
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  23. Last Weight of '08

    By Guest Leslie2Lose,
    • 164 replies
    • 7,789 views

  24. weight challenge - Thanksgiving to New Years Eve

    By losingjusme,
    • 162 replies
    • 8,864 views

  25. Weekend Weight Loss

    By Telly,
    • 161 replies
    • 8,559 views

  26. May Bandsters~January Chat!

    By DrewsLou,
    • 161 replies
    • 9,164 views

  27. Be Honest- Is Banded Life Hard?

    By ireallywannabthin,
    • 161 replies
    • 13,652 views

  28. Aussie Bansters Chat Thread Part 2

    By oldspark,
    • 161 replies
    • 12,486 views

  29. Share your NSVs!

    By steph_co,
    • 160 replies
    • 11,000 views

  30. Anyone interested in a Christmas challenge?

    By lauragshsu,
    • 160 replies
    • 12,245 views

  31. April Fools Weightloss Challenge

    By janesays,
    • 159 replies
    • 9,710 views

  32. First patients to have Realize...let's hear from you!

    By 2BtinyinTN,
    • 159 replies
    • 20,813 views

  33. Independence Day challenge for Bunny Bandsters

    By PharmaGirl,
    • 159 replies
    • 9,665 views

  34. Where is all the CT Lapbanders??

    By kidder136,
    • 158 replies
    • 17,028 views

  35. Cleveland R U there????

    By sbee,
    • 157 replies
    • 16,274 views

  36. Hello Hello Hello

    By TrishS,
    • 157 replies
    • 13,783 views

  37. 12 Steps of Overeaters Anonymous

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 157 replies
    • 35,140 views

  38. Optifasters

    By Gaffer,
    • 156 replies
    • 8,554 views

  39. What Age Were You When You Got The Lap Band Surgery?

    By MsFab1988,
    • 155 replies
    • 19,663 views

  40. Marchies In August

    By jmarruda,
    • 155 replies
    • 10,877 views

  41. Thankful November Challenge

    By lisaholland73,
    • 155 replies
    • 9,260 views

  42. NJ June 2008 Chat

    By SherryW,
    • 154 replies
    • 10,764 views

  43. June Chat For Nj!

    By mousecrazy,
    • 154 replies
    • 8,188 views

  44. Awesome Support

    By Astrotoes,
    • 153 replies
    • 8,205 views

  45. Lap Band in Upstate NY...Dr. Kwon

    By Jasper,
    • 153 replies
    • 14,202 views

  46. Slipped Band

    By Sades,
    • 153 replies
    • 8,494 views

  47. January's Eatery and Exercise Journal.... Come One Come All!!

    By NJChick,
    • 153 replies
    • 9,984 views

  48. BMI 39-bcbs of north carolina

    By Cloteal,
    • 152 replies
    • 11,837 views

  49. September 16th surgeries

    By terilynn112,
    • 152 replies
    • 12,453 views

  50. November Nymphs Cinco de Mayo Weight Loss Challenge

    By ~Trixie~,
    • 152 replies
    • 8,238 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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