My experience has been horrible. My liver was torn in 2 places and bile leaked into my body. had to be put back into the hospital for 4 days to try and figure that out and deal with the pain. I was banded 10/11/10. and have been in pain everyday since.had to take off work for 5 weeks. I received my first fill today and the pain is bad. I'm trying to stay positive but its getting hard. I'm sorry your having a tough time with yours as well. wish I could help.but i don't even know how to help myself.good luck to you!