I just had the sleeve done on Tuesday 4/1/14. I was released from the hospital yesterday. I am still experiencing the worst pains in my abdomen. Is this normal? How long will it last? Does any one have any tips on how to minimize the pain? Also I'm a side to stomach sleeper which is Dang near impossible right now. Any tips? Thanks

I just had the sleeve done on Tuesday 4/1/14. I was released from the hospital yesterday. I am still experiencing the worst pains in my abdomen. Is this normal? How long will it last? Does any one have any tips on how to minimize the pain? Also I'm a side to stomach sleeper which is Dang near impossible right now. Any tips? Thanks

Did your doctor send you home with pain meds? I had pain for 3 weeks. Everyone is different. I was 275 and I had to walk around holding my belly. I also was a side sleeper. Took me about a month to be able too sleep on side again. I slepped on a recliner chair for a month. I would call your doc and review the pain level. Walking as much as you can like every hour will help. You have to get the gas out. Hope it gets better soon for you.

I was sleeved on March 11th and still feel some tenderness. The first couple weeks, I would have an icepack and a heat pad to alternate on my stomache. It really helped. I also took 2 -3 hot showers a day. May be overkill, but it felt so much better.

I was only on Pain meds for a week. I too, could not sleep in my bed for about 2-3 weeks. Only the recliner where I did not have to turn or lay on my side. Definately give it some time. Most are looking at about 2-3 weeks for stomache to be less painful. But, the walking also is a bonus. Any amount will help you. Good Luck!!

Edited April 3, 201412 yr by Aileen-March 2014 Sleeved

I too was discharged yesterday. Mostly gas pains which are getting better by walking. The pain from the incisions seems better but the longest incision hurts more than the others.

I was sleeved march 20th. I am also a side sleeper and was finally able to sleep on my side two nights ago. I found that I was more comfortable on my back when I had something propped under my knees. I felt a little like a turtle on it's back. But I adjusted after a few days