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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!

73,481 topics in this forum

  1. Countdown to goal.....

    By Paulax,
    • 146 replies
    • 14,886 views

  2. Hello from VA!

    By AshleeSuzanne,
    • 113 replies
    • 14,877 views

  3. Optifast Side Effects

    By soriminah,
    • 22 replies
    • 14,850 views

  4. Choking during sleep! Need advice!

    By BansterNYC,
    • 27 replies
    • 14,836 views

  5. Worried Im to big for airline seat? Please help!

    By ChantayMarie71,
    • 14 replies
    • 14,833 views

  6. NHS Referral - What happens next ??

    By needthinningout,
    • 42 replies
    • 14,832 views

  7. Burping & Farting

    By La_madam,
    • 123 replies
    • 14,820 views

  8. Want Band Removed, Too.....

    By Loreen,
    • 85 replies
    • 14,807 views

  9. Question about Moderators

    By Fitter,
    • 225 replies
    • 14,796 views

  10. Restriction Or Suppression?

    By SinCityGal,
    • 17 replies
    • 14,732 views

  11. What's the worst thing someone said to you?

    By annieM,
    • 215 replies
    • 14,716 views

  12. Pressure from lap-band tubing on diaphragm

    By tm12paws,
    • 16 replies
    • 14,709 views

  13. Pittsburgh Banders

    By pgh3rivers,
    • 116 replies
    • 14,703 views

  14. Who were you banded by?

    By argon,
    • 145 replies
    • 14,701 views

  15. Bye-Bye Band

    By Jules831,
    • 63 replies
    • 14,700 views

  16. January 26th

    By downsdc,
    • 174 replies
    • 14,699 views

  17. NJ October Thread

    By Iluvharleys,
    • 253 replies
    • 14,680 views

  18. swelling after lap-band removal surgery

    By ifonly,
    • 7 replies
    • 14,669 views

  19. Anyone experience this?? Vomiting blood?

    By jillypie,
    • 4 replies
    • 14,663 views

  20. Aspiration Problems

    By cclay,
    • 21 replies
    • 14,613 views

  21. eating before a fill?

    By bluegem,
    • 8 replies
    • 14,592 views

  22. First Stuck/Slime/PB Episode

    By HeatherA,
    • 79 replies
    • 14,550 views

  23. Affects of Flying with Lap Band?

    By lyndalafe,
    • 39 replies
    • 14,537 views

  24. pvsa anyone?

    By emb5126,
    • 178 replies
    • 14,510 views

  25. Mexico for a Canadian

    By katrinalud,
    • 133 replies
    • 14,506 views

  26. Members Being Banded In March 06

    By vlb11752,
    • 208 replies
    • 14,480 views

  27. Tennessee Lap Banders

    By distant0098,
    • 110 replies
    • 14,471 views

  28. Fructose or Sucralose? Which is better?

    By Margie122,
    • 9 replies
    • 14,467 views

  29. Bandsters, What did you eat today???

    By anon,
    • 176 replies
    • 14,431 views

  30. Jazzy Junes First Fill Line up

    By Fernando,
    • 207 replies
    • 14,426 views

  31. Plastic Surgery

    By salsa1877,
    • 151 replies
    • 14,406 views

  32. August 2006 - Running totals and updates

    By faybie,
    • 112 replies
    • 14,399 views

  33. Introductions.

    By Froggi,
    • 127 replies
    • 14,389 views

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

    By Jasper,
    • 153 replies
    • 14,365 views

  35. My Port Infections and Erosion Story

    By DeLarla,
    • 20 replies
    • 14,364 views

  36. Huntsville trip 2009

    By Teachlady,
    • 211 replies
    • 14,344 views

  37. SMMC chicas accountability log

    By Rockin' Robyn,
    • 201 replies
    • 14,333 views

  38. STUPID f'n band! what is WRONG!!!

    By shellyj.,
    • 115 replies
    • 14,304 views

  39. OMG, How Crazy Am I????

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 136 replies
    • 14,294 views

  40. DR Nottle

    By aquasky13,
    • 152 replies
    • 14,254 views

  41. Just did a self fill wow feel awesome

    By bakerboy,
    • 31 replies
    • 14,236 views

  42. PCOS.. Who's got it?

    By Josette,
    • 63 replies
    • 14,205 views

  43. What do you do for a living?

    By karenj,
    • 179 replies
    • 14,205 views

  44. New York Lap Band Surgeons that accept Medicaid

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 6 replies
    • 14,154 views

  45. Olive Garden NOT accomadating!!

    By MeganMatters,
    • 96 replies
    • 14,138 views

  46. Where is Dr. Bradley Schwack?

    By Jemma2,
    • 1 reply
    • 14,138 views

  47. Lets Celebrate !!!!!

    By Scorpioqt,
    • 167 replies
    • 14,120 views

  48. Friday, January 23, 2009

    By needtoseemeagain,
    • 186 replies
    • 14,118 views

  49. Aussie Roll Call

    By Goannabanda,
    • 189 replies
    • 14,113 views

  50. Complications

    By Misfortune,
    • 121 replies
    • 14,088 views

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    • rlcpd

      rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
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    • LadyVeteran1

      LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
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