Hi everyone. I have been on this site several of times just doing research before the banding, but just never took the time to register. I was banded and came home on Aug. 28, 2009. It wasn't too horrible of a procedure, the worst part for me was the gas and left shoulder which is where the port is. Today, I began phase 2 of the diet which is thicker liquids. I haven't been starving like I thought I would have been and I guess since the swelling around the band I have only been able to eat an ounce at the time. It is so wierd to have the full feeling (I have never felt it before unless I made myself miserable). I had a problem with being stopped up and took milk of mag. last night and now I'm no longer stopped. I have had a good bit of gas lately. Am I going to always be very gassy or will this past with time?

Highest Weight:240

Before Pre-op:240

8/28/09 Band date:235

Current Weight:226

Hi and welcome. Isn't it wonderful to not feel like you are starving all the time and wanting to eat? I love that feeling, it gives you such a sense of control.

Milk of Magnesia was definitely my friend during the first two months of banding. As for being gassy, that, along with the constipation will pass (pun not intended) after you move into regular foods and your body begins to adjust to all of the changes it has gone through.

Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.