I was banded Wednesday April 10th went in for a visit today. I've lost 7 pounds thus far, I guess it's because of the pain and the soreness in my throat that I can only intake two ounces every two hours. I am not craving any foods yet as I just want to get through this soreness/pain. I can no longer tell the difference between hunger pain and just plain old pain. Day three and can not wait to not be in pain anymore ! No pain no gain ...