First of all I was sold to believe that this procedure would only require a 3 day down time and that it would only feel as though I did a thousand sit ups. Mind you I am one to work out a lot so that didnt scare me. The procedure was extremely painful and they basically told me that they couldnt give me more anethesia so I received a stress ball to deal with it. The recovery has been hell to say the least. Dont do it!