this sucks

Yes, you hear more about the complications on a board like this due to its very nature. And the stories of complications stand out in your mind. I do not want to detract from the very real complications people sometimes have. I believe it's good to know what kinds of complications are possible. But do keep in mind that many, if not most, people who have the RNY or VSG have a smooth recovery with very little complications.
I had nausea, but no vomiting. I'm a little over 3 months out and I had heaves for the first time Thanksgiving Day, but didn't actually throw up (and yes I ate something my sleeve didn't like, but mostly was because I was having horrible gas pains and had to drive 45 min home before I could do anything about them).
I had very little pain, and a pretty fast recovery. The worst of it has been a mini-dumping kind of reaction when I eat too fast, too much, or something my sleeve doesn't like. And constipation, but I had IBS-C to start with so that didn't surprise me in the least. I also was very fatigued for about 3-4 weeks, but I have auto-immune arthritis, so it's hard to suss out what was sleeve recovery and what was auto-immune.
So don't let yourself get too freaked out, and discuss your concerns with your surgeon and team. Most minor complications like nausea/vomiting and pain, they have meds to manage. Some people don't respond to the first nausea med that's tried, but there are several options, so even if you have issues, don't give up just stay in contact with your surgery team.

You are still recovering from surgery and The band IS NOT LIKE BYPASS! You are going to have to accept the slow pace is weight loss if you are going to succeed at this. It's not a quick fix. Hang in there, but understand that you didn't gain the weight in a week and you are not going to lose it in a week...

Right there with you! I generally gain 2-5 lbs. during that time...no worry, it comes off again. I have been weighing myself daily for over two years since my band was placed, so it doesn't surprise me any more.

Too funny! Thanks for a morning laugh!

It's a joke in my household that the band is just saying hello! I have had the loudest, most bizarre sounds coming from my belly since the band was placed two years ago. We just laugh it off... I keep thinking that it's better than the extra 55 lbs I was carrying!

Great job figuring this whole thing out! I am almost two years banded and have traveled an equally challenging road. Like you, I have learned that honesty with my doctor ( and MYSELF) goes a long way towards success. The band is just a tool and I have to make the right food choices. If I listen to my body and stop eating when I get the FIRST sign that I am full (strangely enough, a hiccup!) things go well. A too tight band doesn't do anything but make me eat unhealthy slider foods.
I have a very boring eating routine( I.e. Procal protein shake for breakfast since I have never been able to eat in the morning) and keep the non- protein snacks to a minimum.
Keep up the good work and hang in there. You already know that it's worth it!