Hi if it helps I too am experiencing what you are, I was banded ont eh 29th July and am only a few days post op. I have a feeling of pinching/stitch mainly on my left side that tends to get worse from time to time, its as if when you breath in you are really short of breath, I understand this is from gas, ive not really had any burps yet (also had Gastric Reflux Op at the same time) and have only passed a little wind (usually this is all day everyday!) I am helping this by doing gentle stretches and trying to do plenty of walking, im hoping this will shift the gas, either that or when I was under the knife they whipped one of my lungs out! Opps shouldn't joke! I hope you feel better.:eek: