I just got banded on July 1st. I did not know I had a hernia, the doctore repared it while he was doing the LAP-BAND®. I've been told through my husband and doctor that my stocmach was in my ribcage so he had to pull it down so he could connect the LAP-BAND®. I have been in so much pain. Any suggestions. All Iv'e eaten was broth, SF popsicles and drank water. Today I was able to have a protein shake.