Hey Matt- I was banded on 11/10/11 and a few things that I have depended on are liquid pain reliever, heating pad, Campbell's Soup at hand, green tea, Gas-X strips are a must, and sugar free Jello.
I don't have much pain from the incisions, but I really feel like I need to burp and nothing comes out unless I drink something. The day of surgery and the day after surgery the heating pad was a must have. My back was killing me!!
I like the Campbell's soup at hand because it still has some substance but nothing too solid.
Hope I have been a little helpful!