I was just wondering if anyone could provide info as to pain level after conversion from band to sleeve? When I had my band installed I was up and walking around within hours. Night nurse that took care of me said only way they knew I was that patient was because I had an iv in my arm. I am tired of this sore port that I have on my belly and I'm almost positive I am going to get sleeved. A little nervous about the removing of my stomach but only other option is full bypass.... Anyways if anyone could help with info that would be great!!!

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I had my revision 3 weeks ago and it wasn't too bad. I was up and walking after my revision like with the band. It wasn't as quick a recovery as the band but I was back to my normal routine within a week. With the band, I was outpatient and with the sleeve I spent one night at the hospital which was good. I had the revision all in one surgery. The first night was the hardest but the pain meds took care of that. I continued to take my pain meds for a few days after surgery--maybe 3 or 4 days? Don't let the pain factor scare you :-)

The only pain I felt was when getting in and out of bed. But if you use your legs to scoot getting up and down, there is very little pain. BTW, it's mostly discomfort.

I was in the hospital for two nights. I had more pain from gas than anything else. The first three days were excruciating, but after that I was fine...like, i didn't feel any pain after those three days. I was even sleeping on my tummy after four days. I wish you all the best! It'll be worth it...I wrote a post the first night I was home because I was in pain and everyone told me to chill out and once I did the pain went away. Good luck!

Thank you all for the replies!! Kspye what do you mean "it wasn't as quick a recovery as the band"?