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Introductions

Welcome! This is the first stop you should make while visiting the Lap Band Talk forum. Please let us know more about yourself. Have you been banded ? Who was/is your Lap Band surgeon ? How much did you lose after getting the Lap Band etc. Do you have your own Lap Band web site or Lap Band blog ?
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PRE-Operation Lap Band Surgery Questions & Answers

Discussions about pre Lap Band and gastric band surgery diets, testing, and other basic Lap Band issues.
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POST-Operation Lap Band Surgery Questions & Answers

Discussions about post Lap Band and Gastric band surgery diets, testing, and other basic Lap Band issues.
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General Lap Band Surgery Discussion

Forum for discussing any topic related to Lap Band surgery that is not covered in the other forums.
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Lap Band Fills


  1. Lap-Band Fill Doctors

Discuss anything and everything to do with Lap Band fills. How much do fills cost you? How often do you get your Lap Band filled? Are fills painful? Etc.
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Food and Nutrition

  1. Cooking, Baking and Recipes
  1. Low Carb Bandsters Unite

Forum for discussing food questions, ideas, hardships, nutrition etc. and how they relate to your Lap Band
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Fitness & Exercise

Forum for discussing fitness and exercise questions, ideas, routines, habits, etc.
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Insurance & Financing

For discussion of issues related to Lap Band Insurance coverage and Lap Band surgery financing.
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Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Forum for discussion of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery following weight loss after Lap Band or Gastric Band Surgery.
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Lap Band Success Stories

Congratulations! You've made a life-changing decision and are now benefiting from this new, positive lifestyle. Please share your story with our community. It's easy, it's fun, and you may make the difference in someone else's life.
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Lap Band Surgeons and Hospitals

Devoted to discussions related to Lap-Band Surgeons and Lap Band hospitals. Subjects include past experiences, Lap Band fills, Lap Band costs, length of gastric band procedure and stay, performance related issues and Lap Band surgeon recommendations.
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USA Lap Band Surgeons

  1. Alabama
  1. Alaska
  1. Arizona
  1. Arkansas
  1. California
  1. Colorado
  1. Connecticut
  1. Delaware
  1. District Of Columbia
  1. Florida
  1. Georgia
  1. Hawaii
  1. Idaho
  1. Illinois
  1. Indiana
  1. Iowa
  1. Kansas
  1. Kentucky
  1. Louisiana
  1. Maine
  1. Maryland
  1. Massachusetts
  1. Michigan
  1. Minnesota
  1. Mississippi
  1. Missouri
  1. Montana
  1. Nebraska
  1. Nevada
  1. New Hampshire
  1. New Jersey
  1. New Mexico
  1. New York
  1. North Carolina
  1. North Dakota
  1. Ohio
  1. Oklahoma
  1. Oregon
  1. Pennsylvania
  1. Rhode Island
  1. South Carolina
  1. South Dakota
  1. Tennessee
  1. Texas
  1. Utah
  1. Vermont
  1. Virginia
  1. Washington
  1. West Virginia
  1. Wisconsin
  1. Wyoming

Forums for USA based LAP BAND System adjustable gastric banding surgeons
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Toggle %s Lap Band Support Groups

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General Lap Band Support

A forum to provide or receive emotional and psychological support before your lap-band surgery or after your lap band surgery.
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Lap Band Buddies / Mentors

A buddy/mentoring relationship pairs a successful and experienced LBT member with a novice and/or struggling LBT member. The purpose is to support one another as each person works through the physical, emotional, and spiritual components involved in weight loss. The goal is to get to a healthy weight and stay there. This is a win-win relationship as the successful LBT member is able to reaffirm his/her weight loss and the novice or struggling LBT member is supported in building the confidence and motivation necessary to achieve his/her desired goals.
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Monthly Lap Band Support Groups

  1. 2012 Bandsters
  1. 2011 Bandsters
  1. 2010 Bandsters
  1. 2009 Bandsters
  1. 2008 Bandsters
  1. 2007 Bandsters
  1. 2006 Bandsters
  1. 2005 Bandsters

A place to gather with others having Lap Band surgery in the same month.
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Local Lap Band Support Groups

  1. USA Local Lap-Band Support
  1. Canada Local Lap-Band Support
  1. Australia Local Lap-Band Support
  1. United Kingdom Local Lap-Band Support
  1. Ireland Local Lap-Band Support
  1. Germany Local Lap-Band Support
  1. New Zealand Local Lap-Band Support
  1. Elsewhere Local Lap-Band Support

Provide or receive support before or after your Lap Band surgery with others like you in your country or state.
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Age Specific Lap Band Support Groups

  1. Teens
  1. Twenties
  1. Thirties
  1. Forties
  1. Fifties
  1. Sixties
  1. Seventies+

Lap Band support groups which concentrate on issues common to that age group
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Weight Specific Lap Band Support Groups

  1. 200 Lbs+
  1. 100 Lbs+
  1. 50 Lbs+
  1. 25 Lbs+
  1. Under 25 Lbs
  1. Life At (or Near) Goal Weight
  1. Slow Losers Unite
  1. Steady Losers Unite
  1. BMI over 50
  1. Low BMI Bandsters

Lap Band support groups which concentrate on issues common to members with similar weight goals
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Pregnancy with the Lap Band

A Lap Band support group for dealing with pregnancy / baby issues (trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, have delivered). Share your tips and support here.
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Lap Band Complications

  1. Struggling Lap-Bandsters
  1. Life After Lap-Band Removal

Receive and provide support for Lap Band Complications and Lap Band problems such as Lap Band slippage, Lap Band erosion, Lap Band pain, infection, leaks, pb, gas etc.
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Powder Room Gone Wild

A place for ladies to discuss everything from complications, concerns, and any other off-topic subjects
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Special Interest Lap Band Support Groups

  1. Diabetic Bandsters
  1. PCOS Bandsters
  1. Religious Bandsters
  1. Single Bandsters
  1. Biker Bandsters
  1. GLBT Bandsters
  1. Mental Health

Lap Band support groups which concentrate on issues common to special interests
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12 Step Support Groups

A support group for bandsters attending Overeater's Anonymous or other 12 step support groups (AA, NA, GA etc)
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The Men's Room

Men get banded, too! A place for men to discuss everything from complications, concerns, and any other off-topic subjects.
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Self-Pay & Mexico Lap Band Surgery (NEW FORUM!)

A forum for the discussion of issues related to Lap Band self-pay patients as well as patients that have traveled to Mexico to have their Lap Band Surgery

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LBT Social Group Forums

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Weight Loss Surgery Magazine (NEW!)

Weight Loss Surgery Magazine is an online publication made up of informative articles written by weight loss professionals who have experience with weight loss surgery.

WLS Magazine covers many aspects of weight loss surgery and is written by health professionals from across the healthcare spectrum, including: Physicians/Surgeons, Dietitians/Nutritionists, Health & Wellness Experts, Psychologists, Life Coaches and Others who are at the forefront in the fight against obesity.

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LapBandTalk Newsletter (NEW!)


  1. Bandster Challenge

LapBandTalk News, a regular newsletter to keep you up to date on our community. We’ll tell you all about our exciting new features, programs and anything else you need and want to know about LapBandTalk.com. Our goal is to make sure you know everything.
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Lap Band Surgery Talk Lounge

Forum for general conversation, share interests, have a laugh or discuss anything not specifically related to banding or the Lap Band.
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LBT Rants and Raves *** Off-Topic DEBATE AREA ***

Want debate? Get it here. Gripe, complain, moan, fight, rant and rave. Enter at your own risk!
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The Clothing Exchange

Have clothes that are too big? Need smaller clothes? This is the forum to post your clothing needs in. Lets help one another out as we progress through our weight loss journeys by saving money and exchanging clothes with one another.
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LBT Forum Suggestions, Questions & Updates


  1. LBT Help Topics

Technical questions? Comments about the Lap Band Talk forum? We welcome feedback and suggestions on any aspect of Lap Band Talk. This is also the place to visit information about new features and updates.
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Lap Band Surgery in the News


  1. General Obesity, Weight Loss & Fitness News

Lap Band Surgery News Articles updated hourly
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