Hi guys, I've been banded for 4 yrs now and love it. Ive lost 50kg over that time, but if up and down Not to say I haven't had my share of problems. I just had it tightened again and it took a good 3 days or so to settle. Give it a couple of days before you go back. You just never know! Mind you I have horrid reflux but I'll put up with it to get some more kgs off.