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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. SMMC LB support group chicas

    By Wheetsin,
    • 1,200 replies
    • 89,577 views

  2. A New Day

    By Maddysgram,
    • 1,128 replies
    • 35,965 views

  3. Any other September 2013 bandsters?

    By Irishflower79,
    • 1,123 replies
    • 70,909 views

  4. December Delights 2009

    By illuminationlady,
    • 1,107 replies
    • 77,409 views

  5. Banders #6

    By ☠carolinagirl☠,
    • 1,106 replies
    • 66,287 views

  6. Gruene Violets

    By TerriDoodle,
    • 1,088 replies
    • 59,035 views

  7. Were is all my Chattanoogians at?

    By Chris1982,
    • 1,035 replies
    • 73,683 views

  8. ?ctober ?dyssey 2008

    By Miss Undastood,
    • 1,006 replies
    • 74,320 views

  9. Humble Kingwood Atascocita Huffman Cypresswood

    By Betsyjane,
    • 1,006 replies
    • 63,199 views

  10. Countdown to Onederland!

    By kim2bhealthy,
    • 988 replies
    • 63,210 views

  11. Why are YOU Fat?

    By DeLarla,
    • 948 replies
    • 135,736 views

  12. Melbourne Chat Thread!!!!

    By fee,
    • 928 replies
    • 54,392 views

  13. Any January 2010 Bandsters????

    By DB1119,
    • 895 replies
    • 69,413 views

  14. August Band Crew!!!!!

    By jgandg,
    • 894 replies
    • 55,427 views

  15. Hello from WV

    By blyndass52003,
    • 875 replies
    • 65,343 views

  16. February 2006 bandsters unite!!

    By JanetC,
    • 843 replies
    • 60,912 views

  17. Massachusetts Bandsters Chat

    By NewBeginnings2018,
    • 829 replies
    • 61,158 views

  18. Yoda's Jedi Journals (aka Yoda's Yammerin's)

    By Yoda,
    • 820 replies
    • 40,525 views

  19. Friday Weigh Ins

    By ThinWithin,
    • 802 replies
    • 49,319 views

  20. May 2006 Band Crew

    By seminole,
    • 799 replies
    • 54,836 views

  21. Anyone here?

    By juno610,
    • 796 replies
    • 53,074 views

  22. December Surgery Dates

    By Caramel,
    • 776 replies
    • 54,509 views

  23. weekly scale challenge

    By La_madam,
    • 768 replies
    • 38,841 views

  24. Victorious Valentines - Feb. 08 - MASTER THREAD!

    By LilMissDiva Irene,
    • 757 replies
    • 51,273 views

  25. Gone for Good Club - May 2006

    By PhotoNut,
    • 747 replies
    • 42,736 views

  26. Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread

    By LilMissDiva Irene,
    • 745 replies
    • 91,513 views

  27. Bidmc

    By NewBeginnings2018,
    • 733 replies
    • 58,184 views

  28. I have failed my band - SUPPORT GROUP

    By Tabithan,
    • 732 replies
    • 100,132 views

  29. August Bandsters How are you Doing So Far

    By MissNilsa,
    • 728 replies
    • 59,363 views

  30. Any Long Islanders?

    By jgandg,
    • 727 replies
    • 68,946 views

  31. JUNE 2009 Lap Band Surgery

    By astera,
    • 724 replies
    • 57,435 views

  32. Where are all the Michigan people at??

    By Cinnaberry,
    • 717 replies
    • 65,283 views

  33. Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!

    By Scorpioqt,
    • 714 replies
    • 47,965 views

  34. Who's Getting Banded in July?

    By SanDiegoSusan,
    • 700 replies
    • 49,442 views

  35. Gone for Good Club - July 2006

    By FunnyDuddies,
    • 696 replies
    • 35,761 views

  36. Hey February 2010 Bandsters!

    By Northern Mist,
    • 685 replies
    • 57,058 views

  37. Banders Exercise

    By ☠carolinagirl☠,   
    • 672 replies
    • 52,792 views

  38. Weigh in... how much have u lost?

    By Southern Missy,
    • 669 replies
    • 58,550 views

  39. Banders #7

    By gowalking,
    • 668 replies
    • 60,823 views

  40. Gone for Good Club - June 2006

    By PhotoNut,
    • 661 replies
    • 38,636 views

  41. Spring into March 2010 Bandsters

    By NYSparklegirl,
    • 649 replies
    • 57,802 views

  42. Wheezy Whispers-AKA September's Goals

    By Wheezy,
    • 647 replies
    • 33,415 views

  43. I am scheduled for May

    By mae,
    • 639 replies
    • 44,755 views

  44. June line up

    By cathychatts,
    • 636 replies
    • 40,354 views

  45. Slow Losers Unite!

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 631 replies
    • 45,741 views

  46. Intimacy

    By nume130,
    • 627 replies
    • 45,091 views

  47. december 15th banders come on down;-)

    By china,
    • 624 replies
    • 38,796 views

  48. How the Lap-Band actually works, fills and refills

    By Wendell Edwards,
    • 609 replies
    • 146,770 views

  49. Low Carb Banders Unite

    By renewedhope,
    • 609 replies
    • 61,093 views

  50. Got banded in Springfield MO??

    By maziemommy,
    • 594 replies
    • 50,912 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 ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

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