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I've had a few sips of beer and of soda. It hurts most of the time. I ordered a beer a couple of weeks ago when I went out with a friend. I was really bummed when I had one sip and it was so uncomfortable. I'm not a big drinker, but I would really have liked a beer every now and then.

That's a tough one, being around people who don't know you've had wls. Try not to drink too much. Like you said, your brain will cease to function. I've eaten too fast and too much when out with friends and felt so sick afterwards I couldn't enjoy the evening. You don't want that to happen.

I've struggled with that so much. It's very frustrating. I really shouldn't be going out with people who don't know I'm banded. I just can't stop myself sometimes and then I feel sick or pb. It's not a good thing.

I haven't had that experience. Go on the Jan. bandsters site. Everyone's pretty positive so far.

Good luck. Get some GasX!

You seem to be doing great. I was banded on Jan. 3, and don't feel too well still. Finally off the pain meds, but still feel sore, and like I was kicked in the gut. There's a Jan. Bandsters group, if you haven't joined, you should. Just look for it. Hope you get to do the play. It's a great one!

Hi All, What a nice site for sore eyes. I was starting to feel alone in all of this. I haven't told many people. I was banded on Jan 3. I started getting really nervous the week before, but the day of surgery I was not at all nervous. Go figure. Recovery has been ok, I don't feel great, but it could be worse. I've been taking an anti inflamatory and oxycodone. Nothing for gas pain. Get something! It is painful and also very strange. Today was the first day that I was actually hungry...actually starving. It's partially my fault as the idea of drinking protein shake after protein shake is somewhat nauseating. I'm drinking those, chicken broth that I made from scratch and skim milk in the form of lattes. The idea of no food for 3 weeks is getting to me. I am looking forward to the next phase of this journey.