Feb. 28 2008 I finally got the surgery I have been waiting so long for-the lap band. I really didn't experience pain from the actual insisions, but from the CO2 they used to look around. I went back to work 5 days after the surgery and have felt great ever since. I have lost 20 pounds since my surgery. My doctor has not filled my band yet though, he will do that on Monday April 7 so I will have more success with weight loss after that. :biggrin: