I was banded on the 24th of May and I'm 5 days post op and I'm having a hardtime.... My appetite is nonexististing, I been sipping on water, v8, I tried to get down a protein shake but I wasn't able to get much down. My sense of smell is going crazy I feel sick at the stomach if I smell foods, perfume, etc. my whole system seems out of whack. I haven't had a bm yet, I still find myself vomiting which I know is bad. I don't know if my abdominal pains are gas are is it from not getting enough food down. I thought I was going to be one of the lucky ones who were back at work in a few days. Im still trying to have a positive outlook on my decision to get banded, but with every passing hour of discomfort, dout is slowly creeping in... Not to mention I'm afraid of slippage because of the vomiting... I just guess I need for someone to tell me this is part of the healing process.