Dear freinds, I am getting my sleeves done next week, just want to from all of u how does it really feel in 1 week and also in 2nd week, what are the discomforts and is it bearable pain ? What are the symtoms, pls pls guide me for me to get mentally prepared. Thanx.

Hi! I am 2 weeks out and my worst day was the day after surgery but I did have the happy morphine button to help me tremendously. Once they removed the drain, I was so much more comfortable (day 3).

The first week was ok - the only discomfort I had was sitting down, laying down and getting up. It wasn't anything unbearable. I was given Tylenol to relieve some pain and that worked well for me.

My second week was much easier! I've been able to sleep on my side without any discomfort. The only thing is I felt so great that I over did it and am now a little sore from it.

One thing that's been a lifesaver for me is a small pillow to press against my stomach when I have to cough or sneeze - it's a strange feeling (slightly painful) and "holding it in" made it easier. I'd also get clothes that button on the front - easier than pulling a shirt over her head

Good luck with your surgery and try not to worry too much - it's minimal pain for what you get in return!!

I'm 2 and a half weeks post op and overall I'm feeling pretty good. 1st day I was tired and had terrible gas pain from the gas they inflate your tummy with during surgery. It caused me nausea and at times felt I couldn't breathe (first night only) and it hurts when it moves around your back and shoulder. To get rid of you need to WALK WALK WALK and take gas X dissoluble strips. The more you burp the faster that goes away. By day 2 I was up and out shopping but not everyone in my group was doing the same but I was one of the younger ones. They mostly seemed tired. I took pain meds for my incisions for the first 4 days maybe and then I was ok. Went back to work within 5 days of surgery.

Mentally is the biggest change. You can't even imagine pre-op how small your stomach will be! If you have emotional eating issues it may be hard to cope as your feel good food buddy is no longer available to you. Watching other people eat what you use to love in front of you is hard also and when feeling good you might try to take a bite of something you shouldn't...DON'T cuz it will hurt and you will get sick. At first just to drink an 8 oz bottle of Water seemed like an impossible feat. A normal plate of food becomes a mountain. Very different from before. One meal I used to eat before would probably feed me for a week now. I had a small mourning period for my little feel good buddy (yummy un-healthy food) but just focusing on the long term now. I've already lost 23 lbs!

Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions. Hope this helped.

Thank you sooo much........hope all goes well

I'm 3 days post op and all in all I can say its not so bad. Sugar free Popsicles are my best friends! :-) I had a hiatal hernia repaired as well as getting the sleeve done so I don't know if the pressure in my back and chest is normal or because of the hernia. I also have some pain in my left side from the big incision but splinting it really helps! I haven't had a pain pill all day and I'm okay, which is saying something because I'm such a weenie when it comes to pain. You'll do great!!!

I am 2 1/2 wks. post op and feel fine. I never felt any pain or discomfort from the surgery (except for an adverse reaction to the anesthesia and an allergy to the adhesive on the paper tape they used around the dressing for my drain.). I couldn't drink an oz. every 15 min. when I got home but can now drink with no problem, I am eatting pureed foods now and can do about 1/4 c sometimes a little less imagine that will increase over time. I am walking 1 1/2 miles a day and can't wait to get back to work. Except for the bruising on my stomach (and the inability to eat much) it is hard to believe that I had surgery. I hope all goes well with you.

I was sleeved on the 19th and besides a little gas pain after survey I have been fine. No pain meds I have been walking since I was moved from the recovery room. I walk everyday bout a mile. A little hard getting protein in because of taste. I so have a little pain when no drink but it gets better everyday. Remember everyone is different just keep a positive mind and spirit and ask questions.

I ended up being in the hospital the first week because of not being able to eat or drink. It was a rough time, but manageable. The second week was really minimal pain, but I still took it off from work. Feeling pretty well by the third week and went back to work. No pain really after the third week and still have most of my pain medicine left. Good luck!

I'm 3.5weeks

I was sleeved on a thursday home on Saturday, walking on my treadmill by Sunday, quit pain meds on Sunday too, stopped napping in the day on Tuesday.

I was in pain for 3 days from the gas and that is the only pain I have had. I also had hernia repair and my biggest incision was from that and it was also an extra incision. It was tender to touch but wouldn't normally hurt.

I had a csection 2 years ago Nd recovery from that was worse

The first day of surgery and the day after was bad for me cuz I've never had surgery before so the pain was ridiculous. But by the next two days I was fine and walking around the house with no pain Meds what so ever

My first couple of wks was horrible. the pain which wasn't too bad to manage that it was the mental part that was horrible. I literally had to mourn the loss of food.... and take a step back and re-evaluate my relationship with food. Things started looking up around week 4. and now being six months out, I feel great. Also 110 lbs lighter.

I was sleeved on the 13th. I had very lil pain but for me the nausea was my biggest problem.

They came to me about 20 hours after surgery and asked me if I wanted to go home. I thought they were nuts! I wish I had. I left the next day about noon after taking a shower. I felt sooo much better at home. I still was alike nauseas but by Saturday night I was like oh yeah I got this. Never had much pain. I did walk a lot to get rid of gas. I think that helped me a lot but don't tell my husband! I didn't want to walk but he made me! Lol I was a mean lil chick in the hospital . I didn't want any visitors and I didn't want to talk to anyone or even watch TV. Everyone is different

I read way much had myself scared literally to death. Even to the point of telling my sister and husband what to do if something happened. Hell I even cleaned my closet just in case! Lol Just do what your doctor says. Listen to your body and sip sip walk walk!! Good luck! Btw no meds at all for me anymore I've lost 10 lbs. I'm glad I did it! It's normal to be scared!

I was sleeved on the 13th. I had very lil paid but for me the nausea was my biggest problem.

Hey, Peggy...when did the nausea stop? I am 4 days post op and today is the first day it has really hit me! Ugh :-(

Mine stopped I think it was the forth night. Surgery was Thursday the 13th went home Saturday. So yeah Sunday night. Take your lil pills did they give you zofran? The ones that melt under your tongue?

They gave me promethazine. They help but make me SOOO sleepy! >.<

I'm getting closer to my date and I'm getting scared! (I've been awake since 4 am)! About recovery...some sleevers said they received a naseau patch. Is this not offered to everyone? I have a sensitive stomach already. Does everyone get a drain? I think my ever-growling stomach on my Pre-op diet us messing with my head! I've had 2 c-sections (1st one- nightmare, the 2nd a year later, not even 1/4 as bad, pain-wise) and a bunionectomy last Feb. - that hurt! So I guess I should stop reading posts that put unnecessary fears in my head, put on my big girl pants, and stop worrying! Had to vent....