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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. 5 Days Until Banding and I'm a WRECK!

    By BeckyinTexas,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,937 views

  2. Self pay / How much?

    By Natlin,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,998 views

  3. What food/drink do you miss the most?

    By Officeslave,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,772 views

  4. Really only for "health reasons?"

    By marathonmommy,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,237 views

  5. Only lose 50% of desired amount of weight?

    By Carriedaway78,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,073 views

  6. New here, anyone have bmi too high for surgery?

    By good2u,
    • 25 replies
    • 8,326 views

  7. Cheesy Question

    By lins12,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,749 views

  8. Stuffed Myself And Still Lost Hmmmm....

    By jg9956,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,860 views

  9. Dr. Geiss, Long Island

    By coutureallure,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,492 views

  10. Any Faulty Realize Bands Out There?

    By thetig,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,157 views

  11. Hello AZ banders!

    By lindsay,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,159 views

  12. Does band size matter?

    By holiday0522,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,271 views

  13. Birth Control Pills. Need some feedback

    By Iluvcarbs,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,500 views

  14. Crazy question about 20 years from now

    By skinnymommytobe,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,119 views

  15. I'm new and a bit afraid of what I'm about to do to myself

    By mercedes,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,535 views

  16. I've reached goal!

    By Woodys,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,624 views

  17. How much do your fills cost?

    By Day Dreamer,
    • 25 replies
    • 12,145 views

  18. why hide lapband?

    By nikki c,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,537 views

  19. Will I Ever Stop Thinking About Food?!

    By serenity55,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,996 views

  20. Is it a slip or just swollen?

    By want2beme,
    • 25 replies
    • 4,071 views

  21. Reasons I'm Thankful for my Band (add yours)

    By BandedCG,
    • 25 replies
    • 5,947 views

  22. Drinking after surgery

    By Jade0729,
    • 25 replies
    • 8,994 views

  23. I'm back and I'm banded!!!

    By anon,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,574 views

  24. What Is Your One Main Motivation?

    By ☠carolinagirl☠,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,851 views

  25. Day 2 post op - and oh the bloating!

    By batkitty,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,742 views

  26. Somebody Slap Me!!

    By MsButterKup23,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,072 views

  27. December Bandsters: First Fill Yet?

    By phazer08,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,990 views

  28. Spaghetti Squash Pesto Casserole

    By georgia girl,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,507 views

  29. Bandsters Rules

    By wstone,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,118 views

  30. Pseudo Tumor Cerebri Diaged in March 06

    By mom of many,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,129 views

  31. Soon To Be Bandster Looking For Banded Friends!

    By FallonB,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,880 views

  32. did you "fall off the bandwagon" this holiday season?

    By sylviau,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,353 views

  33. Please help!

    By weightloss123,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,048 views

  34. I am sad and angry...

    By babsyintx,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,209 views

  35. Would you do it all again ?

    By Yasmina,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,009 views

  36. Need Your Support Right Now :(

    By abrenner,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,808 views

  37. Too Tight Or "real" Restriction??

    By Chamie,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,810 views

  38. Do You miss food?

    By pas4mykids,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,049 views

  39. To Fill or Not to Fill

    By MarcyLoo,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,703 views

  40. Fill Doctor in Houston

    By HJTx,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,176 views

  41. First Two Weeks...

    By jayeedee,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,664 views

  42. Any other Slooooowwww losers?

    By pati-o,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,387 views

  43. Edmonton Fill Doctor?

    By Dana-K,
    • 25 replies
    • 8,101 views

  44. I can't wait to....

    By alatina,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,747 views

  45. I kind of don't believe it....

    By Paulax,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,750 views

  46. 3rd Fill and still no restriction :/

    By MandySha,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,355 views

  47. Addiction Article

    By donali,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,266 views

  48. Lap Band Leak And Replacement

    By pippinje,
    • 25 replies
    • 4,302 views

  49. I just read "thread kills" and I'm wondering...

    By lor,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,945 views

  50. 1st Fill - Still Hungry & Frustrated

    By mw1973,
    • 25 replies
    • 5,051 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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