I had my surgery on September 25, and have had a fairly easy time of it since then. Minimal pain and back to work fairly quickly. Maybe a little too quickly, as I should have enjoyed a little more downtime! I know it's by the grace of God that I've been so fortunate. However, I do have one piece of advice for those who have not had surgery yet. EXERCISE! Although I wasn't successful keeping weight off over all these years, I did exercise regularly for the past 14 years. I didn't work out super hard or super long, but very regularly, four days a week. I truly believe that working out can help recovery faster and smoother. At the very least it will prep you for exercising after surgery. Wishing everyone a safe and successful journey!

I had my surgery on September 25, and have had a fairly easy time of it since then. Minimal pain and back to work fairly quickly. Maybe a little too quickly, as I should have enjoyed a little more downtime! I know it's by the grace of God that I've been so fortunate. However, I do have one piece of advice for those who have not had surgery yet. EXERCISE! Although I wasn't successful keeping weight off over all these years, I did exercise regularly for the past 14 years. I didn't work out super hard or super long, but very regularly, four days a week. I truly believe that working out can help recovery faster and smoother. At the very least it will prep you for exercising after surgery. Wishing everyone a safe and successful journey!

I agree, and it helps get rid of the painful gas!!

You are so right !!!

It also helps with saggy skin. I don't have much saggy skin and I believe it is because I started hitting the gym after my surgery. I used weights for my arms. The area I did not focus on was my stomach and that is where my saggy skin is.