I just got my lap band yesterday . It was not a good experience. I woke up up in excruciating pain they went back in to check everything and it was fine. The second time I woke up the pain was bearable however It seems that every-time I drink water or eat some jello i have to take an extra swallow to make it go done am I crazy? It hurts to swallow anything from water to broth not in throat area right between my chest.