I was also banded on the 18th and didn't expect to have as much pain as I am experiencing. It doesn't feel like gas though, it feels more like every muscle in my body was beaten up - head to toe. Started to feel somewhat better today, but now, and I don't know if this is related or just a female issue, I started my period the day after I got banded. No big deal. But today, I'm dropping/passing huge blood clots for like an hour straight. Anyone have anything similar. I feel kinda dumb calling the lapband center if this is really a woman's issue question/problem. Feeling kinda scared.