It really isn't so much about the pain as it is about getting used to the new food plan which sounds easy buy it initially makes you feel very tired and lethargic.
I had an excellent recovery with absolutely no complications at all. I was off all pain medications the day after I got home from the hospital.
I was very tired and lethargic everyday for the first 4 weeks. I could have gone back to work at two weeks but would have wanted to sleep under my desk every afternoon! LOL!
I was also on a very strict diet compared to some others I have read about.
Week 1 Clear liquids only - focus was to stay hydrated
Week 2 full liquids - this is where we added Protein shakes back in but I could barely get a whole shake down in one day
Week 3 and 4 - puréed foods (my least favorite part of the plan) I lived on cottage cheese, yogurt, Protein shakes)
After week 4 I was allowed soft foods - this is when my energy level started to really pick up and could make it through a whole day without napping
Week 6 I went to Las Vegas for 10 whole days and was actually back to my normal self.
My nutritionist, surgeon and Bariatric nurse felt that I had sailed through my recovery.
Not sure about others but just trying to give you a real picture.
By the way, I have an extremely high tolerance for pain. 5 spine surgeries made this surgery look like having a tooth filled.
I wish you all the best, please don't rush yourself! Allow your body and mind time to get used to this whole new world! You deserve it and the outcomes are so incredible.
I am down 110lbs in just 8.5 months and feel fantastic. All comorbitities are in remission!
Good luck!
