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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. I'm here to help...

    By IndioGirl55,
    • 18,138 replies
    • 1,141,271 views

  2. Lucky # Sevens- July 07 Bandsters

    By Evilah,
    • 14,987 replies
    • 767,859 views

  3. Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters

    By TracyinKS,
    • 10,256 replies
    • 453,608 views

  4. Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here

    By kity,
    • 10,251 replies
    • 391,799 views

  5. Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot

    By IndioGirl55,
    • 7,259 replies
    • 531,809 views

  6. Share ideas, What did you eat today ?

    By kimmom,
    • 6,270 replies
    • 596,814 views

  7. Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!

    By IndioGirl55,
    • 6,009 replies
    • 356,361 views

  8. Shrinkin' Violets Part 3 Read HERE!

    By mdrai,
    • 5,797 replies
    • 232,907 views

  9. March Bandsters: MASTER THREAD

    By Fenton,
    • 5,255 replies
    • 408,198 views

  10. June 2007 Bandsters

    By kt_999,
    • 4,979 replies
    • 339,848 views

  11. May 2007 Banders

    By NVgirl,
    • 4,747 replies
    • 332,435 views

  12. June 2006 Band Crew

    By Melissa Lea,
    • 4,026 replies
    • 265,549 views

  13. Shrinking Violets - Part 5!

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 3,769 replies
    • 214,500 views

  14. January Bandsters???

    By angyl2314,
    • 3,486 replies
    • 198,758 views

  15. Steady losers ;-)

    By beversman,
    • 2,931 replies
    • 183,528 views

  16. July Butterflies Master Thread

    By PennyLane,
    • 2,914 replies
    • 214,015 views

  17. September Bandsters

    By want2lose,
    • 2,791 replies
    • 163,995 views

  18. Texarkana Bandsters

    By Sugarbear,
    • 2,661 replies
    • 193,463 views

  19. November Bandsters!

    By AngelaT,
    • 2,347 replies
    • 135,139 views

  20. July 2006 Band Crew

    By fishy,
    • 2,312 replies
    • 145,524 views

  21. Lower BMI Bandsters!

    By BabyGotBack,
    • 2,276 replies
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  22. A thread for super-sized bandsters - starting BMI over 50?

    By Wheetsin,
    • 2,237 replies
    • 175,093 views

  23. October 2006 Bandsters!

    By mzsmartypantz,
    • 2,188 replies
    • 139,150 views

  24. How is weight loss for people over 50?

    By debi717,
    • 2,122 replies
    • 123,643 views

  25. Calling all April Bandsters!!!!

    By Turler,
    • 2,056 replies
    • 122,778 views

  26. Dr. Miles or Dr. Schmitt patients

    By Savedbygrace,
    • 2,003 replies
    • 156,628 views

  27. A thread for Single Bandsters

    By NewBeginnings2018,
    • 1,949 replies
    • 131,260 views

  28. February 2007 bandsters!

    By 5jacks,
    • 1,890 replies
    • 120,181 views

  29. Road to "TWOterville"

    By waterlily1072,
    • 1,852 replies
    • 91,256 views

  30. Shrinking Violets Part 4

    By TracyK,
    • 1,774 replies
    • 83,072 views

  31. January Surgery Bandsters Group

    By mags2u,
    • 1,718 replies
    • 125,333 views

  32. March 2007 Bandsters

    By Mommy202,
    • 1,653 replies
    • 78,896 views

  33. Hi from Ireland!

    By Brenners,
    • 1,640 replies
    • 157,714 views

  34. Any one in NW WA

    By elbell,
    • 1,633 replies
    • 115,393 views

  35. N E 1 been Banded at Mt. Carmel col, oh

    By Lady Q T,
    • 1,611 replies
    • 128,811 views

  36. Christian bandsters

    By cQQlgirl,
    • 1,601 replies
    • 128,826 views

  37. New 60+ Thread

    By phyllser,
    • 1,556 replies
    • 125,507 views

  38. Brigham and Women/Faulker Hospital

    By nomadem,
    • 1,549 replies
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  39. Daily News!

    By cathychatts,
    • 1,507 replies
    • 107,048 views

  40. Shrinking violets- part 6!!!

    By kity,
    • 1,445 replies
    • 95,408 views

  41. Getting Ready for Spring Bootcamp

    By Teresita,
    • 1,436 replies
    • 58,623 views

  42. Slow Losers - Unite!

    By live2canoe,
    • 1,430 replies
    • 126,458 views

  43. Argon's Activities

    By Yoda,
    • 1,408 replies
    • 71,539 views

  44. December Bandsters

    By KariWI,
    • 1,355 replies
    • 82,569 views

  45. i am staying on plan today because ...

    By losingjusme,
    • 1,334 replies
    • 68,825 views

  46. December Bandsters 2009

    By illuminationlady,
    • 1,304 replies
    • 79,953 views

  47. Who Has Lost Over 100 Pounds?!?!

    By Rockin' Robyn,
    • 1,295 replies
    • 180,851 views

  48. What R We Eating

    By Teresita,
    • 1,272 replies
    • 79,957 views

  49. Bunny Bandsters - April '09, MASTER THREAD #1

    By Band_Groupie,
    • 1,222 replies
    • 71,515 views

  50. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Bandsters

    By AshevilleEddie,
    • 1,208 replies
    • 96,575 views

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    • jparadigm

      jparadigm

      Happy Wednesday!
       
      I hope everyone is having a lovely week so far! 
      It's been a bit of a struggle this last week...I'm hungry ALL the time.
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        Have a great Wednesday too! Sorry you're hungry all the time, I'm pretty much the same..and I'm sick of eating the same food all the time.

    • ChunkCat

      ChunkCat

      Well, tomorrow I go in for an impromptu hiatal hernia repair after ending up in the ER over the weekend because I couldn't get food down and water was moving at a trickle... I've been having these symptoms on and off for a few weeks but Sunday was the worst by far and came with chest pain and trouble breathing. The ER PA thinks it is just esophagitis and that the surgeon and radiologist are wrong. But the bariatric surgeon swears it is a hernia, possibly a sliding one based on my symptoms. So he fit me into his schedule this week to repair it! I hope he's right and this sorts it out. He's going to do a scope afterwards to be sure there is nothing wrong with the esophagus. Here's hoping it all goes well!!
      · 1 reply
      1. AmberFL

        AmberFL

        omgsh!! Hope all goes well!! Keeping you in my thoughts!

    • jparadigm

      jparadigm

      Hello lovlies!
      Today is a beautiful day in west Michigan! I hope you all have a beautiful Tuesday and rest of your week!! 🤗
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    • Clueless_girl

      Clueless_girl

      Having gall bladder surgery in a few days and I so hope the recovery is easier than the one from the modified DS! I could use a bit of luck/pep talk for a change. I'm starting to be able to walk around without experiencing dizziness, but it would be great if the random pain in my chest and abdomen would go away!!
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    • Dawn 1974

      Dawn 1974

      4/4/2024 - new patient orientation. Wt 313
      4/5/2024 - got all my lab work done.
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