Start here
Where are you in your journey?
Choose the path that fits today. We’ll take you to the most useful discussions.
- GLP-1 medication Zepbound, Wegovy, access, side effects, progress, and support.
- Before surgery Compare procedures, plan ahead, and get honest pre-op answers.
- Post-op Recovery, food stages, symptoms, and support.
- Long-term Regain, labs, habits, and life after the honeymoon.
- Revision Explore revision options, complications, and next steps.
whim
LAP-BAND Patients
-
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Never a good idea to fib to your Dr. Band site needs to heal prior to adjusting. Also, I understood that Dr. Fox in Washington State was the first US Doctor to introduce and perform lap band surgery . .
-
Hunger vs. "head hunger" how smart you are to recognize the difference. It it something I have been thinking about alot lately. It is nice to have words to put with those thoughts and feelings.
-
Ice and cold drinks will often be problems for banded individuals. Feels good going down but can cause restriction (contraction) of the band.:w00t:
-
Could be your bite size is too big . . .or you are eating too fast. Try smaller bites and remember no liquids with your meals.