I am five days out from large hiatal hernia repair and band placement. The pain has not been too bad. I took Tylenol the first two and a half days. I am having trouble breathing deeply, as in a yawn or a sigh. I can't really do either and it hurts when either response is triggered. I am still struggling with bloating and fatigue. My age may have something to do with a slower recovery than some. I am 66.