I was banded last week. I experienced some mild gas pains for a day or 2, but other than that just some mild discomforts.

I'm on liquids for another week, and am not at all as miserable as I thought I would be. I was prepared to be depressed over the mourning food. I haven't been hungry or lethargic. I'm sorry to be so optimistic to those that are struggling, but I haven't told hardly anybody and have to get it out somewhere.

Good Luck and thanks for listening!

Thats great news! I hope to recover similiarly! What kind of things are you eating??

Lots of water. Well blended fruit smoothies with protein powder, broth, french onion soup (no cheese or croutons), the occasional milkshake. Not very creative, but like I said, I'm just not hungry

I am with you, I am 5 days post opt and feeling great. I am drinking my protein shakes because I know I have to get them in but I am just not hungry! I have read so much about bandster hell and worry that my day is coming. so right now I am enjoying not focusing my life around food!

Me too! Day 7 post-op and have had very little physical hunger. Have had some frustration with mental hunger with a few stressful things occurring for work, but the liquid phase is much easier for me than I thought it would be. I have gotten all my fluid and protein requirements in every single day, too! The totally awesome thing is I am already seeing the results: 8 lbs since surgery with no real hunger, nausea, pain, etc. Have had some gas build-up the last day or two, but I read to "walk it out" and it seems to be helping. Anyone else have this problem?