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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. Band Erosions - Dr. Lopez

    By DeLarla,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,244 views

  2. Help! Restriction Question

    By umonica,
    • 4 replies
    • 656 views

  3. Ever have a fill dissipate/dissolve???

    By NancySmiles,
    • 31 replies
    • 4,204 views

  4. Any local WA bandsters going to the Splash in Seattle?

    By suzieschmoe,
    • 0 replies
    • 991 views

  5. An old friend checking in.

    By bobby_hamrick,
    • 11 replies
    • 794 views

  6. My first NSV!!!

    By blossom,
    • 10 replies
    • 889 views

  7. Hola! From ABQ NM

    By TrishS,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,483 views

  8. 3rd ANNUAL VEGAS BANDSTER BALL/We now have a place and date. Mark your calendars.

    By Guest iamyuneek,
    • 0 replies
    • 705 views

  9. Well I am back

    By midniteblue,
    • 12 replies
    • 913 views

  10. Very important date!!

    By Phatcurves,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,448 views

  11. Nsv

    By claraluz,
    • 7 replies
    • 917 views

  12. Sharing a great moment.....

    By Kelly Ann,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,006 views

  13. Hiccups?

    By Emmy27,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,028 views

  14. There is something in the air...PLEASE HELP!!

    By melissalee,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,621 views

  15. Is this Normal???

    By pati-o,
    • 8 replies
    • 850 views

  16. sad/overweight

    By Guest sad/overweight,
    • 2 replies
    • 723 views

  17. SEX question

    By Staci,
    • 65 replies
    • 5,235 views

  18. Golf ball with water!!!!!!!!!!Any advise???

    By athykay,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,708 views

  19. Inspirations!

    By melissalee,
    • 43 replies
    • 3,325 views

  20. Dr. Hoekstra in IN. ?

    By pati-o,
    • 1 reply
    • 560 views

  21. 1st fill question

    By Staci,
    • 2 replies
    • 724 views

  22. please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    By Guest brighteyes,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,271 views

  23. Please Help, I'm burning!!!!!!!!!!!!

    By SHAZ,
    • 9 replies
    • 964 views

  24. Bruises???

    By blossom,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,346 views

  25. I am not getting excited anymore until its done!

    By Tammy22,
    • 4 replies
    • 597 views

  26. Dysfunctional Beginnings and Trigger Foods

    By leatha_g,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,009 views

  27. CountDown is over

    By midniteblue,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,643 views

  28. gas, gas, gas, at least i think

    By Guest brighteyes,
    • 4 replies
    • 597 views

  29. Forever getting fills ?

    By I'llsucceed,
    • 2 replies
    • 864 views

  30. Need lap band cruise info!!!

    By SHAZ,
    • 1 reply
    • 794 views

  31. Awesome Hi-Protein/Low-Carb/Hi-Fiber Foods/Site!!!

    By NancySmiles,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,198 views

  32. The strangest thing..

    By leatha_g,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,309 views

  33. Lap Band Support Group - Eastside Surgical Specialists

    By NancySmiles,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,122 views

  34. How many cc's with first fill?

    By Jax,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,473 views

  35. Messed up!!!!! (but finally not starvin marvin)

    By sunshinegirl,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,591 views

  36. Tortilla Soup Recipe

    By ShrinkingViolet,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,698 views

  37. Protein Powders, etc...???

    By NancySmiles,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,032 views

  38. Newly banded and can't burp??

    By pati-o,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,269 views

  39. Great News!!!!!!

    By Tammy22,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,044 views

  40. Swelling

    By seppi,
    • 2 replies
    • 774 views

  41. Help!!

    By Courtney9712,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,042 views

  42. Here I go again

    By seppi,
    • 2 replies
    • 651 views

  43. Help Do I need another fill

    By Frank,
    • 1 reply
    • 496 views

  44. Loss of muscle mass

    By claraluz,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,010 views

  45. Hoop Jumping

    By Jonathan,
    • 10 replies
    • 973 views

  46. Third Fill

    By blossom,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,821 views

  47. fills do they hurt

    By Guest csmith1612,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,784 views

  48. Anyone have LOW THYROID (TSH) numbers since banding???

    By NancySmiles,
    • 8 replies
    • 729 views

  49. Avg. cost of fills?

    By nat's_back,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,210 views

  50. One-on-one holiday exercise challenge, anyone?

    By Zoe,
    • 223 replies
    • 13,442 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? 
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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!
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      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

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      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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