In response to your tight band question; oh yes I know that feeling. I am 7 months out and still have it, but it has gotten better and continues to do so. My understanding is that this is all normal with the recovery. It definitely has gotten better over time. My issue is that the doctor/s don’t give you the full picture prior to surgery; meaning pain level and recovery time. I guess if they did that they wouldn’t have any takers. I told my doc this and he totally agreed. Hang in there; it will get better; I just wish I had known the extent of healing and recovery, but my knee was really messed up.