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Hi Everyone, I am due to be banded on June 26th (12 more sleeps). I am really excited and scared at the same time. I have hit rock bottom as far as self respect and self esteem goes and desperately trying to find my smile again. I know this operation is not a miracle cure, but I am committed in making it work for me. I am afraid because I use food as a comfort and after the banding I will not have that to turn to. This week I have consumed all my favourite foods in excessive amounts knowing that I will not be eating them again anytime soon. What is it like when you wake up from surgery? Does it hurt? Can you still take pain killers as I suffer from migraines regularly. Do they use staples or stitches? Does it hurt when they come out? What should I expect in my first week? When can I go back to work? So many questions.......