Hello, Im new here! I have questions for anyone that has been banded w/plication. I am scheduled for surgeory at 7:15am on 5/9/12 and my daughter at 8:30am. Is the pain unbearable? can you walk out the same day? how long does the procedure actually take? will i be able to go on a trip the friday after?( i planned months ago)my current went is 307lb and her weight is 300