Question for you post op folks... Was it hard to get in and out of bed, or even up and down from chairs after surgery? I'm trying to plan as much as possible before my Dec. 20 surgery. I have a bed that sits pretty high up and wondering if it will be a problem post op? So excited... And so nervous!

At the hospital a physical therapist came by to show me how to get in and out. My bed is high so I bruised more. Buy a body pillow. I still use it and its helped big time.

I was sore but was up walking around the hospital the next day...up n down the stairs and I sleep on my sides now that does hurt some but getting better 11/20 was mine...good luck

I slept in a reclined for the first week too. I'm a side sleeper and that was too painful for quite a while. When you stand up, make sure you use your legs, not your abdomen - best advise the nurse gave me. Agree with the coughing, sneezing! Horrible, splint your abdomen as much as you can.

KellyAnn,

I am hoping for that.. Just trying to get mentally prepared. I go through ebbs and flows, but right now I am just excited! A little behind on all the Christmas stuff, but right on time for RNY.