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Hi Everyone, I am also a March bandster. I was banded on March 1st. I did have a hard time with the liquid diets but my Dr was very understanding and didnt scold me Anyways, I have had 2 fills and no problems. However I havent seen great weight loss I guess I'm expecting for it to fall off. I do feel better in that I am more active and eating less. I have lost inches though since my clothes are getting baggy. My Dr said the inches and weight on the scale will eventually catch each other. I've only lost 16 lbs. In one hand I'm excited because when I've attempted dieting before I never lost that much but on the other hand I think I should have lost more already. Starting to get frustrated......... Words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated!

i have a lap band id card in my wallet. To show at Dr visits and restaurants when I need to order a small portion. It was from the company that made my lapband. I think it is Allergan. I got the packet to mail off for the card from my Dr. You may ask your Dr. office they may know of something similar.

Hi Sarah, I just joined this forum thing today and saw everyone's weight ticker and had to have one too! I just clicked on someone's ticker and it took me to the website to make one. After my design was done I was instructed to cut and paste into my message board. So I added to my profile as signature and hit save and then picture came up. I'm not a tech girl so if I can do it anyone can. Hope that helps. By the way we have the same band date .

Wow!!!! That's an awesome weight loss. I have been told the same as the other commenters. 1-2 lbs per week. Hope you feel better soon!

Hi NervousNealy, i was banded on March 1st and just went for my 1 week post op visit. i haven't experienced nausea but i was uncomfortable. I was feeling pressure in middle of chest and took a long time to swallow drinks and food because of pressure. Turns out some fluid was left in my band, so with the swelling and fluid it was causing me to be uncomfortable. Maybe check with dr as you may have fluid that needs to be drained. i felt instantly better afterwards and could down a cup of water no problem!!