Hello- I was banded on 2/14 and so far having an awesome recovery. I have not had to take any pain medication, no gas pains or nausea. I do have some discomfort when I first stand up. I did have to stay overnight in the hospital because I had a large hernia repair. My only concern is I can only drink about 2 ounces of liquid a day. I had 1 ounce of jello today at 8:00am and 1 ounce of jello at 1:00pm and I have been so uncomfortably full since then. This has been the same thing everday. Tomorrow I can add milk, creamy soups,protein shakes and othjer liquids but I am concerned if I get so full from jello how am I going to be able to drink the other liquids? Any suggestions?

Jello is more of a solid, you should be fine with liquid. If you have problems with liquid check with your doctor to see if they added any fill during the surgery. Most of the time when some is having a lot of trouble with liquids post op it's because the doctor added a fill. When the fill is removed they do much better.

I was banded 2/15 and having the same situation. I physically feel great but can barely get liquids down. I have noticed deep breaths are kind of helping. I too am now allowed FULL liquids but not yet for me! I also noticed Popsicles mushed up in a cup is working.

Thanks to both of you! Today is much better and I can eat and drink more. Feel so much better but I am super exhausted still.