I'm glad to know it's not just me then...I was banded on 6/17 in Delaware, but ended up in the ER with my doctor. He took some Fluid out of the band and loosened it up some--I had the worst heartburn in my life until then. It's gone down considerably, but I'm still fighting all that other gas. The worst part, I think, is now looking bigger than before--all that bloating has made me look about 12 months pregnant! I'd like to at lease SEE my progress Good luck, everyone!