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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. Marchies in February

    By OH Juli,
    • 95 replies
    • 7,816 views

  2. Can't take any more

    By ted12345,
    • 61 replies
    • 7,815 views

  3. Non-Scale Victories Thread

    By EmeraldCoastPhotog,
    • 74 replies
    • 7,813 views

  4. Lap Band Surgery Terminated Due To Scar Tissue

    By Caterpillarfly,
    • 7 replies
    • 7,811 views

  5. Anyone else here from Wyoming?

    By FinallyFree,
    • 46 replies
    • 7,807 views

  6. What's your Band's name?

    By suzahhn,
    • 61 replies
    • 7,805 views

  7. Nausea After Lapband Surgery??

    By itray,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,805 views

  8. Hiccups after a fill!!!! OMG!!

    By tyhelms,
    • 9 replies
    • 7,805 views

  9. Extreme Esophageal pain after lapband drained

    By Cindy B163,
    • 4 replies
    • 7,791 views

  10. Recovery Stories :)

    By lindata,
    • 116 replies
    • 7,787 views

  11. Port Site Infection & Surery to Remove Port!!

    By Summer87,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,783 views

  12. Post Surgery check in here

    By Great2BThin,
    • 120 replies
    • 7,776 views

  13. Allow me to introduce myself...

    By Trace Curry,
    • 77 replies
    • 7,773 views

  14. 130 pounds!

    By ColoradoChick,
    • 43 replies
    • 7,769 views

  15. Long term effects on stomach?

    By diva,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,753 views

  16. Here is my TV Commercial--update

    By ☠carolinagirl☠,
    • 56 replies
    • 7,750 views

  17. Help!!! Does anyone have Medical Mutual?

    By chameleon,
    • 3 replies
    • 7,749 views

  18. Katy bandsters??

    By JosieK,
    • 40 replies
    • 7,749 views

  19. 200 pounds lost, 34 more to go!

    By SkinnyKathy,
    • 20 replies
    • 7,741 views

  20. Does the saline evaporate?

    By Tamiko,
    • 5 replies
    • 7,740 views

  21. had my band repositioned

    By elapie1879,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,737 views

  22. BMI 27

    By kma87,
    • 28 replies
    • 7,729 views

  23. Cheating on the 14 Liver Shrinking Diet

    By AllisAngels428,
    • 7 replies
    • 7,724 views

  24. Hair questions

    By Shey Ronix,
    • 7 replies
    • 7,722 views

  25. Dr. Amson in Victoria

    By Jackson's mom,
    • 20 replies
    • 7,722 views

  26. Star Jones is SOOOO BUSTED!!!!!!

    By Bensmum1109,
    • 73 replies
    • 7,719 views

  27. still hungry after first fill

    By flydove,
    • 12 replies
    • 7,719 views

  28. Al Roker & Carnie Wilson????

    By NEWME2008,
    • 29 replies
    • 7,714 views

  29. Calling all April 8th Avengers!

    By carol422,
    • 80 replies
    • 7,705 views

  30. Anyone seeing Dr. Ray in Bloomington?

    By lose2regainme,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,695 views

  31. Introductions? Yes Please

    By scorpiolady,
    • 183 replies
    • 7,694 views

  32. Sleep apnea!! Diabetic!!Any advice!?!?

    By pincham2brn,
    • 32 replies
    • 7,691 views

  33. What level are all the Nov 07 bandsters at?

    By AndreaL,
    • 80 replies
    • 7,688 views

  34. What does a 320 lb woman look like?

    By PhotoEgor,
    • 20 replies
    • 7,679 views

  35. What Are Soft Solid Foods

    By PUGLET,
    • 2 replies
    • 7,679 views

  36. What habits did you replace eating with?

    By NewYearNewMe2025,
    • 34 replies
    • 7,677 views

  37. Waking up choking

    By l&dnurse,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,676 views

  38. Has anyone tried antabuse to stop drinking?

    By BIGRED Z,
    • 6 replies
    • 7,672 views

  39. H E L P !!! Flexible Spending Account-Has anyone gotten OPTIFAST paid for?

    By dotofoz,
    • 6 replies
    • 7,672 views

  40. Dr. Farris in Red Deer,

    By Angie911,
    • 9 replies
    • 7,671 views

  41. Lap Band to Sleeve?

    By Joan in Oregon,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,671 views

  42. 255 lbs to lose. Can it be done?

    By hopefulmom25,
    • 63 replies
    • 7,660 views

  43. CIBO Clinic in Toronto files for bankruptcy

    By Tomander,
    • 8 replies
    • 7,659 views

  44. Weight Watchers?

    By WannaBSkinnyB,
    • 47 replies
    • 7,658 views

  45. Why not CHEAT??!!?

    By ItsDani2u,
    • 100 replies
    • 7,656 views

  46. Airport Security Nightmare

    By MC Cindy,
    • 49 replies
    • 7,656 views

  47. Pain at bottom sternum, between breasts...lapband related or not?

    By health4life,
    • 8 replies
    • 7,649 views

  48. Eating refried beans on full liquid diet?

    By als74,
    • 5 replies
    • 7,648 views

  49. Bile in nose and lungs..help!

    By evcase,
    • 7 replies
    • 7,646 views

  50. September Bandsters??

    By sparkle,
    • 99 replies
    • 7,642 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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