Hi everyone! First time to post. Banded 9/5/08 in Texas with Dr. Cribbins. I read alot on the site to prepare, but I feel like I didn't fully understand the extent of the surgery. I'm not a baby...had 3 c-sections, hysto, and 2 breast cyst removed...but this hit me like a truck. Took pain med for 2 days, fri and sat, and am still feeling like I'm drugged today. Worried about not getting enough liquids. Removed the On-Q pump this morning. Will return to work tomorrow. Will continue to read up on everything. I'm so glad I have this forum. More later!