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When I got my lapband in 2011 I was in a lot of pain after surgery. I'm now seeking a revision to RNY. Is the pain worse? The same? How long is the recovery? I can take it. Give me the TRUTH! ;)

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My only other abdominal surgery was a c-section, and that was definitely worse than WLS. But, I'm not going to lie, that first night was a bitch. I was lucky, I did not have the gas pain.

I had a Lap GB on February 7, and today I have been off pain meds four about 3-4 days, and I was only using them at night for about 5 days before that. I even cleaned, walked to get my daughter from her bus stop a few blocks away, and managed steps, etc.. For a long time, the only pain I had was standing/sitting. Once I was in position, I was comfortable.

I do suggest, if don't have one, borrow or rent a reclining chair. I slept sitting up for several nights after surgery. Once I was sleeping in bed, I used pillows under my torso to help with discomfort.

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Yikes! I had the gas pain the first time and it stays with you for a while. I'm a sap and don't like being in pain. Every stinking time I get my stomach cut its the pits, but I have seen people that are totally fine after this. If only I can b so lucky!

Thank u Debbie!!! (HUGS) :)

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Lol...I had a fentanyl pump for the first day and a half in the hospital. I hit that button every time it turned green, and I started asking for the PRN pain stuff as soon as I could have it. (Lortab) That shit was awesome! The only problem with that is I went a week with no...movement. Pain or constipation...tough choice.

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LMAO!!! I will b the same. I would opt for the no movement I'm not regular anyway my body won't know the difference. Lol

I'm glad they give the good stuff for the pain ;)

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to be honest for me it was more discomfort then pain they gave me liquid perks for pain i used it a couple times at night for the first week just so i knew i could get a good nights sleep without discomfort after that never used it again still have 3/4 of the bottle left from it I had less pain with this then when i had my galbladder out a couple yrs ago

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I had Hycet before. I used 1/2 the bottle before I was okay, but I agree with you Don that gallbladder surgery was painful

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I am a total big baby when it comes to pain.. i can't handle any pain what so ever. With that being said, the surgery was not bad at all. The first night was rough, I kept on hitting the morphine button :) After the first 24 hours I only hurt when I had to use my stomach muscles. Sitting up and trying to get out of bed hurt like hell but once I was up I was fine. I was back to work in one week, I worked 1/2 days in the office and 1/2 day at home. My recovery time was pretty quick I think because I was up moving around. 10 weeks after my RNY I had to have my gallbladder removed and that hurt more than the RNY.

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Oh wow! The pain level good news having to have a second surgery sucks.

I too plan to "hit the button" as often as I can lol. I really hope it's not too bad.

Did any of you guys use the stomach band???

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Everyone handles RNY differently.. some people have tons of pain and some not. Don't get too freaked out about the pain, the doctor and nurses are there to help you deal with it. You heal faster when you body is not in pain so believe me they want to keep you pain free and up and moving around ASAP !!!

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I guess I'm lucky. I didn't feel any pain and only used pain medicines from the pump the first night then never touched it again. The only pain was getting up out of bed after sleeping but it wasn't that painful. Hope everything goes well for you and a sorry pain free recovery!

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No pain - only discomfort. Never took any pain meds after leaving the hospital. JMHO

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No pain - only discomfort. Never took any pain meds after leaving the hospital. JMHO

LUCKY!!! :). That's Awesome!

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I guess I'm lucky. I didn't feel any pain and only used pain medicines from the pump the first night then never touched it again. The only pain was getting up out of bed after sleeping but it wasn't that painful. Hope everything goes well for you and a sorry pain free recovery!

SWEET!!! Thank u!!! :)

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I had my lapband to bypass surgey on the 29th of jan. It was rougher to me then the lap band . I was on my pain meds for two weeks now i just take tyenol every now and then . It does get better and better everyday ! I have not slept a whole night in my bed so i agree with getting a comfty chair ! Because i have been sleeping in mine for three weeks its just easier to get out of ! But bottom line is it is worth it ! The pain will go away and the results will be so worth it ! Best of luck to you !

Proud mommy to three amazing babies!

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