I have finally set up my meeting with my surgeon after tons of researching and soul searching. I am happy to start this process. I have the appointment in two Weeks. I have a few questions I want to ask but was wondering knowing what you know now after the surgery, what questions would you ask before the surgery?

post op pain control meds.

Edited January 26, 201412 yr by sassyrn1383837842

oh never mind you are getting the band you probably won't be in too much pain I am guessing.

Oh no I switched from thinking of the band to having the sleeve. did you have lots of pain? I hear a lot of people say they didn't use their meds

The band was much more painful for me than the sleeve. I used liquid tylenol for two days after being released and was fine. It really isn't that bad. I was back at work 5 days after being on the operating table.

Oh no I switched from thinking of the band to having the sleeve. did you have lots of pain? I hear a lot of people say they didn't use their meds

I had lots of pain for the fort eight days. I couldn't go from sitting to standing without help. HOWEVER, I had to have two more incisions than anticipated because of the enormous amount of fat that was surrounding my liver. Dr told my husband that a fairly simple procedure became rather complicated because of it. I say that to say there was a lot more going on in my guy that most peoples. The Tylenol 3 dint help me at all. After three days of crying- not from he pain but for no reason at all- we discovered that is was the codeine in the T3 that was making me cry. Ugh!!!

Given your BMI, and the trend away from the band (due to complications, erosions and less weight loss), I'd really suggest you more consider the sleeve. I'll try to find the list of questions I'd prepared, and asked, my surgeon/friend. They may be a helpful start. If I still have them, I'll follow up.