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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. 1 month weight loss

    By DayanaraPizarro,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2,035 views

  2. Scheduled for Lap Band - Success vs Regret?

    By KimberlyV,
    • 31 replies
    • 4,537 views

  3. Band removal after 10 years

    By LoveLee,   
    • 15 replies
    • 6,009 views

  4. Banded 11 years ago and just starting to have problems

    By Kingb40,   
    • 10 replies
    • 2,407 views

  5. Left side/Nerve pain

    By Green1,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,919 views

  6. No fluid in band for about a year, all of a sudden I'm having difficulty eating and even drinking, vomitting with small amounts of food. Cant get much down, has anyone else ever had this problem?

    By tifme,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,015 views

  7. Shoulder Pain

    By Rdrunner,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,259 views

  8. Heartburn

    By Jack Squat,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,467 views

  9. Lap-Band isn't working for me

    By raising3monkeys,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,403 views

  10. Do I make the cut?

    By taylor2021,   
    • 80 replies
    • 10,351 views

  11. refilling after years

    By Awkward customer,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,761 views

  12. From RNY Bypass to Band (Band on Bypass)

    By Fat Vegan,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,311 views

  13. About to have lap band surgery—I have a couple ?? About drinking?

    By 90invjcc,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,149 views

  14. Something is wrong post skin removal, but not sure what.

    By SpaceCowboy74,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,814 views

  15. Post-op severe nausea

    By Peridot,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,192 views

  16. Slipped band reposition surgery what is the recovery time

    By readysetg070113,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,631 views

  17. 10+ years later...

    By Lisa250,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2,152 views

  18. I wheeze like I have asthma!

    By SydneyGirl,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,457 views

  19. Lap band to sleeve

    By Red Robin,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,837 views

  20. Lap band suddenly tight.

    By Beau85,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,075 views

  21. Success Stories

    By 2sparrows,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,942 views

  22. Need advice on getting enough food.

    By robinbare,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,631 views

  23. Gastritis

    By Ms.Beers11,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,814 views

  24. Lap Band Fill in Olympia WA

    By Lindalight,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,987 views

  25. Slipped Band - Post Surgery Restriction Issues

    By jennakettle,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,461 views

  26. HELP . Refill after 5 months no restrictions

    By lilbrigy03,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,726 views

  27. Looking for advice

    By a time to change,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,291 views

  28. Painful Band Site. Spitting Blood for 10 Months

    By GreedyGaz,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,315 views

  29. I'm back again after a few years

    By BillOh,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2,156 views

  30. Suggestions for a weekend of being around a lot of food!

    By Nanajoy,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,123 views

  31. Finally a fill!!

    By michellemybelle,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,936 views

  32. Long time banders advise plz

    By princessaktmc,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,360 views

  33. Lap band Surgery

    By abeansie,
    • 0 replies
    • 961 views

  34. New port

    By Irma,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,090 views

  35. Deflated today

    By chenie69,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,587 views

  36. Struggling

    By kayjay433,
    • 1 reply
    • 969 views

  37. Lap Band 5/7/2018

    By abeansie,
    • 0 replies
    • 963 views

  38. Lapband Removal 4/25/18

    By mzmcqueen904,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,268 views

  39. No more LB

    By chulachichi,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,647 views

  40. Am I the only one who loves their band?

    By michellemybelle,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,038 views

  41. Does anyone do periodic band resets minus the unfill?

    By michellemybelle,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,123 views

  42. How much time before lap band starts working?

    By Queen of Crop,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,052 views

  43. Band - what’s the skinny?

    By Peridot,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,714 views

  44. Lap Band Port flipped

    By Irma,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,149 views

  45. Band removal and re-install?

    By Keona1323,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,232 views

  46. Band refill after long unfilled lapse

    By Vderks,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,103 views

  47. Should I get it out?

    By Solena,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,312 views

  48. Pouch dilation, now band unfilled

    By michellemybelle,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,137 views

  49. Lap Band Reset

    By Franklin5280,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,663 views

  50. Non functional Pouch

    By stajin,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,168 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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