Hi all, I just joined this forum. I was banded on September 9 so I am now one week post-op. Everything seems to be going smoothly so far. I only had pain for about two days, and I could manage it with alternating Tylenol and Advil (liquid gel caps). I felt a lot of restriction at first, even to the point that drinking Water was somewhat difficult, but now I don't feel too much restriction. On the other hand, I haven't been too hungry yet. This afternoon I got a bit hungry and then I realized that I hadn't really eated much of anything today, just drank water and unsweetened ice tea and an Isopure Protein beverage. So I had some Soup and I feel much better. This liquid diet is gonna get old quickly, I can tell you, though. At least I only have one more week of liquids and then I can go to mushies.

One interesting thing I am noticing is that the skin in the area of my incisions is so itchy. Is anyone else experiencing that?

Itchy skin all in the healing process. If you're at all sensitive to the adhesive tape they use or latex that could cause it too. Congrats on your band and welcome