Band2gether™ Lap Band Forums and Support Groups

Instructions and Illustrations for Commonly Used Features

Welcome to the Band2gether family!

What is it? How does it work? Are all bands alike?

Meeting the requirements for medical clearance and insurance approval. Also known as "jumping through the hoops".

Patients' experiences and recommendations for surgeons and hospitals.

What to expect and how to be prepared.

Understanding band adjustments and staying in the "Green Zone".

Bandster friendly and not-so-friendly foods, vitamins, protein supplements, meal ideas and recipes

Discussing psychological issues often faced after weight loss surgery. Emotional eating ~ Transfer addictions ~ Body dismorphia ~ Food addiction ~ Eating disorders

Strength, energy, agility, and tone do not come from fat loss, but through use of muscles.

B2G Group Invitations and Announcements - Join a B2G Challenge, Accountability, or Support Group, or start one of your own! Alone we stumble and become discouraged; together we have strength and hope.

General discussions about life with a lap band.

We all deal with plateaus and many struggle with weight regain. It's a life long journey, but we're in it together. No shame! Keep fighting the good fight.

Tell us about your achievements, the unexpected surprises, and rewarding moments.

Record your progress from the pre-approval process to reaching your goal. Everyone has a unique band journey -- tell us about yours!

Discussions about men's health, fitness, weight loss and lifestyle adjustments after weight loss surgery.

Discussions about women's health, fitness, weight loss and lifestyle adjustments after weight loss surgery.

Has weight loss surgery affected your relationships with family, friends, and co-workers?

Discussions about trying to conceive and pregnancy while banded.

Once goal weight is achieved, is the journey over? Discussions about life at goal weight, and what's required to stay there.

Medical issues and complications can and do occur with a lap band. When they do, we are here to learn from and offer support to one another.

Support for individuals who aren't banded or have lost their band.

Share information about your experiences with plastic surgery; recommend surgeons; share pictures of your PS progress. Caution: this forum may contain graphic surgical images and nudity for the purpose of educating others about the process of undergoing plastic surgery. Viewer discretion advised.

Hang out at the b2g Cafe with friends and discuss off topic issues from the lighthearted to the serious, from the funny to the sad. Whatever's on your mind, you're sure to find someone to share it with.

B2G Group Invitations and Announcements - These groups are for social activities such as clothing swaps, book clubs, film or TV buffs.. join a club or start your own!

A forum for those who want to share in prayer requests and spiritual support. This is NOT a forum for debate over theology!

Is your local group planning an informal get2gether which you would like to open to all b2g members? This is the place to announce the dates and times for the event.

Is your local group planning an informal get2gether which you would like to open to all b2g members? This is the place to announce the dates and times for the event.

Find bandsters in your state!

Find bandsters in your province. If your province isn't listed, let us know and we'll add it.

Find bandsters in your country! Let us know if your country isn't listed and we'll add it.

Find bandsters in your state!

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