It took me a good week to week and 1/2 to feel "normal" The pain from them blowing up our abdoman was the worst feeling and pain I had, the actual incision sight was not painful. I am glad they informed me over and over again that I was feel dicomfort from the trapped air. BOY DID I, in the chest and left shoulder. you recover pretty quickly from this procedure and i would do it over and over again, best chocie I ever made. 1 1/2 months post op and down 26lbs. Listen to your body and take the time you need to heal. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!