So I have my date 10/07 and I am nervous , scared happy. But I'm sure there's a lot that can be shared so I was hoping that you guys could share your experiences with me. Thank you!

I was sleeved 9/16, and it has been a very positive experience. I got super nervous right before my surgery (literally as they were wheeling me into the operating room) but then they gave me the happy drugs and next thing I knew I was out of surgery and it has been a dream since. I took a couple weeks off work, my friend and my mom came to babysit me (totally spoil me), and I haven't had any troubles. Each day I feel better, and can do more. It's awesome. I wish you the very same positive experience, and no regrets!!!

Well first congrats to you .. I'm 17 days post op we all understand exactly how u feel this site has been such a help for me because I realize I'm not alone .... First fear is good but as long as you have good care and do what your told you will be fine ..pain varies mine wasn't bad at all just walk as much as possible after to disperse the gas from the surgery .... All the beginning food stages SUCK lol just follow them and before you know it it will be behind you ... That's what I'm doing now Most important drink your fluids I almost got dehydrated yesterday ..... Not fun ....so good luck and welcome to the journey of and for your NEW life ....

I'm 4 weeks post op and I wasn't nervous at all and I had a WONDERFUL experience!! Hot liquids and a heating pad was my BEST FRIEND!! Do plenty of walking and use that heating pad! It made my gas BAREABLE!! GOOD LUCK!

Thanx so much. It means a lot to know there's other people out there going thru what I'm bout to go thru.

Well first congrats to you .. I'm 17 days post op we all understand exactly how u feel this site has been such a help for me because I realize I'm not alone .... First fear is good but as long as you have good care and do what your told you will be fine ..pain varies mine wasn't bad at all just walk as much as possible after to disperse the gas from the surgery .... All the beginning food stages SUCK lol just follow them and before you know it it will be behind you ... That's what I'm doing now Most important drink your fluids I almost got dehydrated yesterday ..... Not fun ....so good luck and welcome to the journey of and for your NEW life ....

I hear a lot of people mention how the gas is unbearable. What is the feeling like? Is it because you can't pass it? I'm not trying to sound funny but, when you have gas don't you just pass it? Or is it the pressure on your stomach that makes it hurts so much?

I hear a lot of people mention how the gas is unbearable. What is the feeling like? Is it because you can't pass it? I'm not trying to sound funny but' date=' when you have gas don't you just pass it? Or is it the pressure on your stomach that makes it hurts so much?[/quote']

But it's gas that's sort of floating inside you..it's not just hanging out down by the exit like usual. You feel it get trapped up in the shoulder...this is the best I can describe it.

My previous surgery I had the gas and it was a laparoscopy surgery...I felt like I had gas but couldn't push it out. Literally.

Ok thanks....that does sound very uncomfortable.

It's not stomach gas pain. During laparoscopic surgery they fill you with gas. Afterwards it takes a few days for the gas to disseminate. The pain is usually in the shoulder area. Mine was very minor and not a big deal at all. I was lucky to have no real pain... just a little discomfort the first few days. I wish the same for you.

The gas is in your abdominal cavity, not in your digestive track, so you can't burp it up or fart it out. They use it to inflate your belly so they can see around when they are doing the laparoscopic surgery. Your body just has to absorb it and dissipate it so moving is the only thing that helps. The pain is from the pressure of gasses being trapped in various parts of your body (shoulders and back/neck are the most common sites of pain)

Ya walking helps but it can take awhile week to go away no biggy