I have been reading many posts and am starting to worry about the first few days and weeks post op. What was your experience with pain; did it require pain medication? What types of daily limitations did you experience? I know that every person is different but I would rather be prepared then be surprised.

My first week was hell. I was a raging b***h & feeling like wtf have I done.

Pain wasn't awful but the lack of food bothered me. I'm 10 days po and feel much better. But don't get me wrong- those first few days aren't for the faint of heart ....

I completely agree

Question for those post ops.......assuming surgery goes w/o any complications......how much time off would you have liked for recovery? One week' date=' two? Thanks for sharing your experiences! My last appointment is fast approaching before submitting, and I'm hoping surgery is just around the corner.....I have 3 weeks of vacation left, and was planning on using 2 weeks of vacation since I haven't shared this with co workers. Thanks again![/quote']

I am one week out. Take as much time as you can.

Factor in age too. I admire those who head back to work after a week or so' date=' but at 51 I couldn't have done that. So I took all the holidays I could - four weeks - and felt really well by the end of that. By that stage I was eating soft food too, so felt I was into a routine with my eating that I was comfortable with.[/quote']

I'm taking a month as well. I need it.