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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. Drinking Lots of Alcohol

    By cartagena,
    • 44 replies
    • 4,011 views

  2. I'm Obese-- And Happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    By Daisalana,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,306 views

  3. Depressed

    By ralheit,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,581 views

  4. Anyone read Carnie Wilson's book... or any good book suggestions?

    By Savedbygrace,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,007 views

  5. First few bite are tough

    By joemcc,
    • 1 reply
    • 665 views

  6. Feeling full 20 minutes after eating

    By KarenG.,
    • 6 replies
    • 758 views

  7. Banded 9/27, First Fill 10/25...NERVOUS

    By KristieMohler,
    • 0 replies
    • 792 views

  8. Are you doing Weight Watchers?

    By LapBandFan,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,180 views

  9. Changed

    By kimberlyC,
    • 1 reply
    • 657 views

  10. fill doctor in MD

    By hatmama,
    • 2 replies
    • 693 views

  11. Have some fun at November Luncheon !!

    By rose suongas,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,624 views

  12. HELP!!!! I'm gaining!

    By sandramae,
    • 7 replies
    • 993 views

  13. Major Support Needed

    By klrromano,
    • 2 replies
    • 455 views

  14. Non-Dairy Protein Shakes

    By fabfatgrl,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,395 views

  15. One week post-op update

    By dustout,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,044 views

  16. TLBC Holiday Open House....

    By munjacake,
    • 0 replies
    • 535 views

  17. New pain 7 days out

    By cQQlgirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 808 views

  18. Eating rice - why is this difficult?

    By Boysaway,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,474 views

  19. Quick and easy question about pbing.

    By blahblahblah,
    • 2 replies
    • 628 views

  20. Burping...

    By Kimmie,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,096 views

  21. Delicious Spanish Chicken Noodle Soup from Rachael Ray

    By mandi78,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,988 views

  22. A Week From Banding In VA Beach

    By LoserWannaB,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,520 views

  23. Doing your own fills?

    By AZA,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,833 views

  24. Protein drink samples

    By pippinje,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,458 views

  25. lapband and ADIPEX?

    By Scorpio,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,611 views

  26. After Fill- liquids barely going down

    By joe7777,
    • 3 replies
    • 646 views

  27. too tight or just doing things wrong?

    By jenf3,
    • 8 replies
    • 919 views

  28. I've lost 40 kilos/88lbs!

    By She Smiles,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,302 views

  29. Suregery Wednesday Oct. 24th

    By godzgurl75,
    • 2 replies
    • 533 views

  30. PAIN AFTER FILLS... Anyone else?

    By bunnykin4u,
    • 1 reply
    • 926 views

  31. Pass the Dutchie?

    By Xfballplayer72,
    • 8 replies
    • 910 views

  32. Who had the LEAST to lose B4 Banding?

    By Thin@Heart,
    • 6 replies
    • 621 views

  33. October Lunch

    By laurmac,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,225 views

  34. Getting Banded on the 19th of October

    By aquasky13,
    • 4 replies
    • 996 views

  35. Pondering Fills

    By Mystalia,
    • 5 replies
    • 731 views

  36. Just over a year - daily food ideas?

    By bigreddog,
    • 5 replies
    • 926 views

  37. Anyone allergic to Titanium?

    By ShineNSta,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,456 views

  38. Ok...will I ever not be hungry.

    By sweetforlife,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,491 views

  39. Help I Need A Fill Dr. In Tennessee

    By cebintn,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,401 views

  40. Surgery Postponed due to Southern CA fires!!!

    By BansterNYC,
    • 4 replies
    • 579 views

  41. pouch stretched ?

    By slackaction,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,371 views

  42. Sugar Free

    By jowjow13,
    • 4 replies
    • 781 views

  43. Just an Update

    By j_war06,
    • 40 replies
    • 3,740 views

  44. Hot Port

    By sherilynn,
    • 3 replies
    • 716 views

  45. Wanting to eat more.

    By realestwoman71,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,108 views

  46. High protein cereal

    By peggy1011,
    • 5 replies
    • 934 views

  47. What is the charge for a fill or unfill?

    By BubbaLove,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,157 views

  48. You know you're ready for a fill when:

    By ivyrose325,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,019 views

  49. Surgery in Ypsilanti, Michigan

    By Mandy23,
    • 3 replies
    • 855 views

  50. Some called me skinny ....

    By Pacomomma,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,761 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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