Hi all, I got banded Thursday, this is Sunday and I am still in pain but sort of on the mend. Talked to the doc Friday p.m. and switched off the codeine/tylenol liquid that seemed to rip my stomach up, to 400 mg ibuprofen every 4 hours - really helped. Only did 3 shakes yesterday. It took me 1+ hours to get an 8-oz shake down so I basically ran out of time. But I am able to sleep lying down in my own bed and am catching up on my rest. Yeah!!! I'm down around 14 lbs since I started the 2-week presurgery liquids. Wonder why. I got my first shake down this a.m. in 30 minutes, but it seems to get worse as the day goes on. I don't know what size the band is or if it's filled at all - I guess some docs do fill it when they install it, will find out Friday at my follow-up appt. Port incision hurts, but the rest seem fine. But when I drink, I get stomach pains - so I try to walk around a lot, like every hour get up and walk for 5 minutes, really helps. Thanks so much for all of your replies and tips... just to have someone to discuss this with is really a relief instead of just sitting here worrying and wondering if I have made a horrible mistake...and if I will ever be able to eat without hurting again - talk about reinforcement to lose weight!!! But it's not what I had in mind - obviously...take care all, will keep you posted.

I was banded on the 26th also! i am in the same boat as you. Been hard to get things down. I only have 2 and 1/2 of the 5 protein drinks I am suppose to have. I did cheat and have mashed potatoes yesterday..oops! Tasted so good but I will behave myself today. The first few days every time I drank something I would get discomfort and have to burp alot but its getting better. Congrats on your band and I hope today is better for ya!