I feel you I also got banded on the 4th in NY and even though the incisions don't hurt one is leaking and the MD told me it was fine and it would stop when it was ready(not the answer I was looking for!!!!). I also asked him about the pain after I drink and he said it was gas pain. But nothing helps it unless I burp or press lightly where the pain is and it moves on. I can hear it gurgling. He also said I'm not listening to my body when it says it's full. So apparently the whole 10 sips of my protein shake is WAY TOO MUCH and I need to drink less, slower and once I begin to feel full STOP until I my stomach empties out. Good luck it can only get better.