I just got my band on Monday (10/27/08) and I was suprised - I feel great! Surgery was fine, I have no pain, I am a little sore and I can feel the incisions - kind of pinchy when I bend or go to get out of bed. I am 52 and I thought surgery would be worse for someone older, but it wasn't for me. Try to read more of the positive experiences and go in with positive thoughts.