Hi Maria,This is the best thing I have ever done for myself I am 15 day post op now,I have not gotten sick or had gas I am a little sour,just back to work But I have a very labor intense job, just follow DR. words like they mean somthing,when it comes to food chew like you are the blender before it gowes down.Don't let a few not so good comments stop you look at all the good this will have on your life as I am already noticing in mine..hear is my email if you want talk off this site stevensfive@shaw.ca I am in Canada but had my lapband done in the USA hope all gose well .