I was banded on 2/26. I never took any pain medication (unless you count Tylenol. I barely made it through the clear liquid phase, but now I'm on full liquids. I'm looking forward to Tuesday and mushy foods.
I took a shower on Day 2. Can't take a bath yet.
Most of my bandages have fallen off (except the one over the port).
I slept on my back (propped up with big pillows) for the first few days. Now I'm sleeping on my back, side, stomach (or wherever I end up.)