I was banded monday, May 12 by Dr. Alan Geiss in Syosset, Long Island, Surgery was alot easier than I thought It would be. I went in at 11:05 am and was wide awake at 12:15pm with very little pain. I was on clear full liquids, Tues and Weds and today I can start full liquids. I am experiencing only soreness no real pain. However, I cannot tell if my stomach is growling or digesting what I am swallowing. How can you tell if you are truly hungry or if it is just a new feeling that I am experiencing.

have you tried the Kashi Go Lean shakes another bandster recommended them and it has been my lifeline. No funky after taste! I have to be on clear liquids for 2 weeks and I am just sipping water, broth and juices plus 2 or 3 shakes a day. I am sure I am not doing enough but between the gas and severe port pain don't want much except to take pain meds and sleep

Don't over do it.

I was banded on May 1st. I also had the pressure/gas pains high in the middle of my stomach. My doc said that it is normal. I am now over 2 weeks out and the pain is gone. I think it really takes a while to get all of the gas/air out from the operation.

Good luck!!

Activated charcoal gets rid of the gas pains way better than gas-x.