Hello newly banded 2/13.. Did great in the hospital, but my first full day home was very challenging. I felt no restriction but had a hard time drinking liquids. Had no pains with the lower incision, but the top and side one i had mild pain. but the pain im in now is all due to the gas, been taking my meds, walking, drinking more fluids. Oh i also have really bad dry mouth and i know TMI- diarrhea. Trying a heating pad now. Oh never have i wanted to burp/fart so much in my life lol!!!

If you had a hard time drinking fluids that's restriction. Take it very slow as you either had a small fill put in with surgery or are very swollen.

I have nothing in my band, i had a hard time drinking fluids because i started feeling really nauseous out of no where but today im feeling much much better just need to relieve this gas! Walking walking away and trying the heating pad as i write

Walking is good... It also may help to swing your arms when you walk, The gas in not in your tummy so other than walking, nothing much else helps. Best Wishes