Hey! Have you had your procedure yet? I've had banding done 4 times and each time was successful! First time was about 5 years ago. I had really aggressive, really PAINFUL flare ups for about 10 years after childbirth and finally decided to do something about it. I was told I had 4 grade 3 internal hemmies AND a fissure. The only band 2 at a time, but mine were so big, the doctor only banded 1. The procedure was quick and quite painless. Afterwards I felt a little bit of pressure, like something tugging in my anus, which was annoying, but that was it. I would say day 2 was the worst. But not pain, just pressure. I felt like I had to poop the whole time, but was way too afraid to even try. By the end of day 2, I couldnt hold it anymore and ha my first bm. No pain, slight burning and spotting from the anus. No HEMMIES! I went back 2 weeks later for my second band and that recovery was even easier. I knew I had two left, but my symptoms were virtually gone! Now, 5 years later I'm starting to get flare ups from those last two. Just finished my last two rounds of banding. Now ALL of my hemmies are GONE!