So I'm pre- op and just curious as to what the pain of the surgery is comparable to. I've never had a child so that wouldn't relate to me. I did have my gall bladder removed about 12 years or so ago laparoscopic. Can anyone say if its similar or worse? Thanks!

I had my Gall bladder out the month before my sleeve surgery (my first surgery/first time in the hospital) and I found the two recoveries (pain) to be very similar I actually thought my sleeve surgery was easier. I felt I was more mobile after the sleeve. I of course had dietary restrictions but other than that I would call them comparable for sure. Good luck!

Thanks Jerseygirl. This definitely helps me!

I had my GB out in the late 90s and my sleeve 9/26/12. The sleeve hurt so much more for me. I was so much younger when I had my GB out lol.

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I have heard that the pain and recovery, as well as the mortality rate (which is VERY low!) are very much comparable to gallbladder surgery.

I'd have this again over labor pain ANYTIME!

Yes Artsong, I was younger too with the GB. I guess the pain level depends on several factors! I know that it will be worth the small time of pain!

The pain is similar to being soar in the abdomen after doing 1,000 sit ups.

I didn't really have pain, just pressure. I did use the pain meds to the fullest, though. No point suffering. It was so much easier than a c-section. Good luck!

Well chitowngirl, I have no idea what it feels like to do a 1000 sit-ups but I imagine that means pretty soar!

I had my gall bladder out in 2009 and just got the sleeve 5 days ago. I would say the pain for the sleeve was easier.

Understand that that everyone's experience is always going to be different. I'm 5 days post op & this right side mid quadrant pain is persistent still. Feels like I was stabbed. I was in a way though! This to me is worse than delivering my 9# vaginally and my 7# via c-section. Still needing my narcotics twice a day. But I have faith that this too shall pass!

Understand that that everyone's experience is always going to be different. I'm 5 days post op & this right side mid quadrant pain is persistent still. Feels like I was stabbed. I was in a way though! This to me is worse than delivering my 9# vaginally and my 7# via c-section. Still needing my narcotics twice a day. But I have faith that this too shall pass!

Walk I promise you'll feel so much better

Thank you all so much for the feedback! It helps so much to hear from others that have gone thru this part of the journey!