Best Wishes! I was just banded on January 27. I was absolutely scared to death. It has been a breeze. Looking back I have to ask myself why I was so worried. I was up walking 1 hr. after I returned to my room. The only pain medication I had was right before I walked for the first time. It is as simple as a walk in the park. I had my gallbladder removed and it is much easier than that. I have lost 10 lb. in 5 days and I feel great. Good Luck!