Hi Jess,
Congrats! My name is Judy, i got my band last August. I had a lot of the same discomfort you have! You will feel better.. it took me a good week to feel better. First 2 weeks are the hardest. Its VERY hard not to eat solid food for 2 weeks! It will go by fast, you will feel great soon. What a feeling you will have when you get close to your goal weight.. I was 232 when i got my band, now i am 164. Going for another 10 lbs. Just remember all the pain you feel will be gone soon. Good luck to you!