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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. History Anorexia?

    By Fefe,
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    • 1,601 views

  3. Really slow start!

    By quakergirl,
    • 5 replies
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  4. Some unanswered questions - pre-op

    By Guest TheEyewitness,
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  5. Band Aid please respond!

    By CathyFalb,
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    • 1,310 views

  6. Congratulations Alex

    By glenda6,
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  7. Diabetes Study and the Lap Band

    By Guest Malcolm,
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  8. Sleep Positions

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 5 replies
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  9. Newbie question...what does the band feel like?

    By Guest,
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  10. I refuse to go back to "that" side of the store!

    By Guest,
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  11. Funny NSV!

    By Guest,
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  12. Lap Band revision to sleeve?

    By Guest,
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  13. Crazy dreams?

    By Guest,
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  14. Pre-op Prep

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    • 354 views

  15. Lapband Coffee Group - Burlington - Tues., Oct. 15th - 7:00 p.m.

    By Guest,
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    • 191 views

  16. Feeling like a failure

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
    • 423 views

  17. Feeling like a failure

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
    • 410 views

  18. My Dr. is Fill Happy

    By Guest,
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    • 478 views

  19. For the ladies,menstrual cycle question?

    By Guest,
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  20. Wasabubblebutt is in recovery

    By Guest,
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  21. Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery

    By Guest,
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  22. 1st timer post lap band

    By Guest,
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  23. Just a Few Things

    By Guest,
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  24. Band Buddy wanted

    By Guest,
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  25. Band Buddy wanted

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  26. Band Buddy wanted

    By Guest,
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  27. Breastfeeding Bandsters Unite!

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
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  28. Which celebrity do YOU think needs the Lap Band?

    By Guest,
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    • 501 views

  29. !&@*#&^&@$^!^!%!

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
    • 391 views

  30. Houston Gathering w/ Dr. Zapata

    By Guest,
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    • 338 views

  31. Plastic Surgery Questions....

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
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  32. Houston Gathering w/ Dr. Zapata

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
    • 228 views

  33. Getting grrr about pics

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  34. I would like to know

    By Guest,
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  35. Barrett's Esophagus

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
    • 460 views

  36. African American Bandsters?

    By Guest,
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  37. Bc Of Ca Approved Me In 5 Days!!!

    By Guest,
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    • 323 views

  38. Shortie Porties--Banders that are short!

    By Guest,
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    • 978 views

  39. Unanswered Posts

    By Guest,
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    • 391 views

  40. Don't know what is happening

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
    • 418 views

  41. What is the march bandster's official name for this year?

    By Guest,
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    • 581 views

  42. Seminar today

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  43. Help with Ticker

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  44. Trouble With Tickler?

    By Guest,
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  45. Recent Posts Link?!?

    By Guest,
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  46. Port Site Seroma - Draining Thru Incision (Ick!)

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,193 views

  47. How do I create a poll?

    By Guest,
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    • 326 views

  48. Should I book another fill?

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
    • 368 views

  49. Any other LDS members here

    By Guest,
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  50. Exercise Today

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  51. My band was removed

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      2. Orchids&Dragons

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    • SleeveinIL

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      I'm struggling a little. My younger sister wants to go out to a buffet for Thanksgiving so no one has to cook and stress. While I appreciate her sentiment, I also don't want to pay $65 a head (4 ppl in my family) especially since I can't eat much AND buffets are so difficult to deal with overeating. I told my sister after thinking about it that buffets aren't okay for me. She seemed to understand, but was disappointed. Am I being selfish by not going along with the plan? I purchased a turkey to cook and I can make sides that are bariatric friendly. Sigh, this one is bothering me. I might be emotionally low right now because my dog passed away recently and that is contributing to my thinking.
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      1. FluffyChix

        FluffyChix

        Sorry about your pup. That's a real grief you need to allow yourself to express.

        So $65 for each person is hefty. We couldn't afford that for TG for 4. But buffets don't freak me. I wouldn't even pay--just sneak a bite or two off a plate here or there. No biggie. But doing a restaurant or keeping food simple is also what works for most.

        Sorry you're having a tough time about the upcoming holiday. Remember, our joy will mostly be with being with those we love.

      2. Orchids&Dragons

        Orchids&Dragons

        So sorry about the dog. It is so hard when they pass.

        Yes, that $65 is super steep. You'd really be paying $260 for 3 people to eat and you to watch. Yikes! And I'm sure they wouldn't let you in without paying. Maybe just beg your sis to put it off until next year when you might be able to enjoy it too? I mean, honestly, you've already got the darn turkey. You're still a work in progress and you sure don't want to throw up in the restaurant. Maybe thinking about it that way will help your sister understand. By next Thanksgiving, you'll be far more sure of what you can handle and what you can't.

        Good luck.

      3. CrankyMagpie

        CrankyMagpie

        Losing a pet is terrible, and it's OK to be sad. ❤️

        Taking care of yourself is also OK--better than OK!--and if you're offering to cook, that means your sister doesn't have to cook or stress, which is kind of what she was after, anyway? So you don't need to feel bad about this.

        I can definitely imagine going to a buffet again, even though I don't eat much, but we're talking, like $10 Indian lunch buffet, not $65 (holy crap) Thanksgiving buffet! And I'll probably always favor non-buffets, since not eating part of my meal immediately just means I get to enjoy it later on (or my spouse does). It feels like less pressure, or something.

        Anyway, I'm babbling. I think you're doing the right thing, here. I hope your sister is cool about it.

      4. Swanton_Bomb

        Swanton_Bomb

        I am slowly, s-l-o-w-l-y, learning in my old age that you don't always have to do everything for everyone else and that it is ok to take care of your own needs first. $260 is a lot to spend for a family of 4 to eat without any leftovers, especially when one person can barely eat anything. Maybe next year you can do the buffet, or maybe your sister and her family can go out to a buffet, and you and your kids can have dinner, and then everyone meets up later for board games and football or something. Focus on some fun post-meal activities. I'm skipping Thanksgiving this year because I am on liquids, which means my mom won't attend either (her choice, she doesn't want to go without me). She is ok with that, but I feel guilty about ruining her holiday. I made my peace with it because I realized that skipping this one Thanksgiving to have surgery earlier this month means that I will hopefully be healthier, live longer and have more Thanksgivings in my future.

    • danieocean

      danieocean

      Stuck in a stall, been 237 for a few days. Sucks! But good news, I no longer fit in a 2XL leggings or shirts. Back to XL in shirts and leggings!!!  WOO!
      · 1 reply
      1. Orchids&Dragons

        Orchids&Dragons

        Feels great, doesn't it? Congrats! And track those measurements! I'd rather see inches disappear than pounds any day!

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