I keep wondering about the sounds, too...and the pains. I'm 5 days out & on clear liquids, and I'm not sure what I'm feeling is pain from the surgery or pain from overdrinking. I'm really struggling getting in my 64 ounces of fluid...mostly because I'm afraid of overdoing it. I don't want to distend my new pouch, but sipping all day is really difficult. So how can I tell when it's safe to drink? And how do you know the difference between gas, hunger, pain, and being full?