I've had my band for one week now and I already know I made a mistake and want it taken out. I can't sleep at night, coughing all the time and feel like I have this block in the middle of my chest. I'm still on liquids and popcicles. I feel hungry all the time. I see my doctor for my first visit in about 1 week. I know he will be disappointed when I say that I want it out since I haven't even completely healed. I'm hoping to be healed and have it removed in January.