I have officially been banded for 24 hours and I'm doing great. Just the typical tenderness and the sore throat. I don't have to much bruising which I'm happy about and no gas pain. This is the best thing I've ever done! My dad is being banded on July 13th and my mom is after him. She hasn't gotten her date yet. They all said I was the guinea pig which I thought was funny. Ok I'm done rambling on here. Take care bandsters!

I beat you by one day! I was banded the 29th. I too don't feel too bad. A little shoulder pain, but heating pad helped a lot. Have some stomach gurglings. Trying to keep drinking and keep the fluids going.

Nice you'll have some band buddies in your family. Take care.

I actually got banded yesterday also. I am so surprised that I am not in more pain. Had my gallbladder out 2 weeks ago and was in some major pain there. Do have the gas buildup and my shoulder ache a little along with my tummy. But other than that, I am fine! Good luck with the future!

Hi~ I was banded yesterday too. I'm sore and my back is killing me. I think I'm already struggling with some of those gas pains too but it's bareable. I'm hoping the yuckiness wears off quickly. Any recommendations for the first week? Tomorrow I can add protein drinks and other liquids, not just clear but I'm nervous about it. Glad to have support on here!

Congrats to all. I was banded on Monday. Slightly more pain then i anticipated and some shoulder pain. My issues are i am starving....

I can relate...I'm so hungry right now. At first I thought it was just gas but now I know I'm really hungry. Water, tea and chicken broth haven't filled that yet but I'm sure it will ease with time. It'll help some when I can sip protein shakes tomorrow. :-)

Make broth from the packets that come in Ramen (beef flavored) packets. It's the most filling thing I could find. Yes, high in salt, but you should be drinking enough water to counteract that, at least a little.

I was banded on Wed (June 30). I have some pain in my shoulders and tummy. I have been walking around the house and went to Burlington today. The gas has moved some but it is still painful. My tummy hurts a little but not as bad as my shoulders. Take Care my fellow Bandsters!!!