HI, My name is Julie. I was just banded last wednesday May 16th 07. Im feeling pretty good , but a bit discouraged. I'm really not liking the no eating thing and I got on the scale today and gained a pound. HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN???Im drinking sugar free juice , tea, chicken broth and Ive ahd a couple pop cycles. Is it normal to feel some pressure in your stomach at first. I dont usually feel hungry sense the surgery, but I feel like I have drank to much, kind of uncomfortable. is that normal?? I went to Dr Ortez in Mexico. It was a great experience and everything went well . Everyone there was really nice and his team seams to do ALOT of lap bands. I would feel alot better if the scale wasnt going up. that is so like my body though.Any advice? thanks julie