Have not had a gastric band but, hiatal hernia opp where the stomache is used to wrap as a blocker. Know this sounds funny but, get in some food! I lived on “H” mini chicken and dumpling, was not keen on the others. Found eating very awkward, these were soft enough to take down more substantial than soup. Rice a night mare, causing pain. Anything easy to digest and cook, just for a while. I found little and often, as it helped with air pressure, and learn to pace yourself, eat slowly. Chap I met at a party had had the band and he was over the moon with his opp.:cool::surfing: