Does anyone still have a lot of pain 3 weeks post op. my surgeon said that it should get better in a week that was last week. I am starting to get concerned with how much pain I'm in. I can't bend down and pick something up off the floor. And I have to be really careful when I am getting up and down out of bed or a chair. I starting to wonder of there is anything wrong with the muscle.

I'm in the same boat. I was sleeved on 2/4 and hoped I would be pain-free by now. Some days are better than others, but bending down, getting up, putting socks on, etc are still hard due to that acute pain on the upper left side.

I read in a few other posts that some people just have this type of pain hanging on and my own doctor said to expect various levels of discomfort through 6 weeks and some have it longer.

As long as it's not worsening or something you've never felt before and as long as your incision site looks good, it's probably just part of the process. I'd say to listen to your body - if it really doesn't feel right, give a call into your surgeon's office.

Thank you for responding. I was sleeved on 2/5. I feel much better now. I was starting to think something was really wrong. I was noticing that people were nuancing back from the surgery rather quickly. A little reassurance goes a long ways.

I am one week out and also was surprised by the level of discomfort I feel especially when bending to pick things up. I t does get better each day

I am having a hard time getting my protein in. Anyone have any suggestions?

I am one week out and also was surprised by the level of discomfort I feel especially when bending to pick things up. I t does get better each day I am having a hard time getting my protein in. Anyone have any suggestions?

I am a big fan of unflavored protein and I add it to my soups. There is a protein shake called premiere protein it's 30 gms of protein in one shake. Herbal life sell protein flavor mix that add to your water like crystal lite. It has little calories and 15 gms of protein.