I am totally amazed by this process. Down 9 lbs in 7 days and not hungery! I will say I fee something down there, but not the typical hunger pain I used to feel. About day 5, the day after starting chicken broth, I noticed a dull ache where I assume the band is. Today I started with cream of wheat. I noticiced it again. Not painful, slightly uncomfortable. Is it gas, Am I drinking to fast, too much Cream of wheat - wouldn't it go right throughanway? Any advice would be appreciated.

EJ

I would say just 5 days out you could still be a little swallowen so yes it's possible you could be eating or drinking too fast. Try slowing down an remeber right after surgery you are going to be pretty tight because of the surgery. When do you see your suregon for a follow up? If it gets worse I would call the nurse at the doctors office. But sounds pretty normal to me....

Hang in there and CONGRATS on your band!

I am 12 days post op, and I know what you mean. I had a similar feeling. As far as I know, it is normal. It has definitely gotten better over the last few days. Good luck!

I'm about a week post op and I feel the same thing. I think it happens when I take in too much.