hi ! i had surgery om may15,09...I have had pain from day 1 and in my 3rd wk. felt the worst pain ever under my left breast / lower ribs . I had sharp muscle spasms for 5 staight days and as quick as that pain came its gone now. I still feel a lot of like pulling and stinging in the port are . I had a moment when I was like uuuhg did I have the right surgery ! I have acid reflux real bad now and still cant eat more than like 4/5 oz . I was told I should not have restriction at all....getting dialed into this lap band has been a real pain in my butt ! I have apptmnt on june 16 for a fill and I have a feeling Im gonna run into trouble.....I cant eat much now ...ahhhh Im scared !