Well, I am on day 3 after banding. I am not hungry, but my stomach growls for food. Anytime I try to drink something more than water or Gatorade I feel like I need to belch but can't. This gets painful but less scary now that I know what it feels like and that I won't throw up hopefully. The area where my port is at is swollen and sore, but getting better by the day. Other than that just a little sore, no major pain. I am making my laps around my 1 bedroom apartment to keep my walking up. I think I will venture outside today since it was my first day with a shower since Monday. Hopefully I will quit having the gas buildup because I think I should be getting more down that 1 bottle of Gatorade and 1 bottle of water a day. I'm sure I will progress, just wondering if anyone else had the same problem thier first few days? I got down a protien shake yesterday, but haven't been able to get one down today. I will keep trying since my stomach won't stop growling. I am officially banded and can't wait to start working out...I'm so excited!

Kim - I did the same thing, and it lasted about a week or so. I found if I made my protein shake into hot chocolate, it went down real good. You sound like you are experiencing the same things I did. It will pass soon, and you will start feeling better every day.

Good idea Betty, Hot chocolate! or try warm tea.

Congraulations Kim, Gas was my biggest problem post-op and walking did help me. I believe what your going through is normal....get use to the growls and gurgling.