The pain was bad but u get loads of painkillers every day it gets better im going back to work tomorrow and gettin stitches out on friday. Its just like being an old woman trying to get out of bed for a day or two its nearly impossible but ur better to try and move about. Well i've no restriction in so guess when i get first fill i will be well restricted. my mum has a band done this 2 years and she never has has problems with spuds just make sure they r mashed up. well i've 10 pounds of so will keep ya informed