I had an uncomplicated laparascopic cholecystectomy about 7 years ago and am wondering if the pain/discomfort of a VSG is similar? Many thanks.

Edited June 4, 201412 yr by Carrie B-D

Personally just want to say one night in the hospital and home, I did not feel I even had surgery except for the small places with glue on my belly. I took it easy, but wondered if they really sleeved me. I could eat, and swallow, no problem. Was at the store in 2 days, and shopped at the mall 5 days later. TEN times easier, the surgery and recovery, than we expected. Still doing fantastic. I took one pain med the night I came home and none since, neither has my husband. Good luck!

I had surgery last Wednesday. I did not need pain killers. Sure there was a few times I stretched the stiched holes in my belly that smarted. When ever I sneezed,coughed or got in and out of a chair or bed, it hurt a bit. Today being day six I can sneeze with little discomfort.

Thanks for the reply, Linda. My lap chole went uneventfully, just bloated and gassy for a few days and unable to lift anything over 10 lbs for two weeks, so I am hopeful that the VSG will be equally uneventful.

Par1959 -- Thank you! I recall that "pulling" pain at the puncture sites after the lap chole. Nothing traumatic, just a good reminder to take it easy for a wee bit.

Yes, do not lift! I picked up something a few days after surgery because I felt so great, kind of scared me so I just rested that day. Just got uncomfortable aching.

i wonder the same! thanks to the OP for your question.

I have had a few surgeries in my time- a lap chole, ovarian tumor removal (benign), c-section, and ankle rebuild. I generally believe I have a good pain tolerance.

My doc generally requires 2 nights in hosp post op but he said he would let me go home after one if i am doing great.

PRAYING for an easy path, go home quick and little pain!!!!!

Hi there. Please don't get overly worried, the pain is really easily bearable. I personally needed a little pain relief for about 3 days mainly because of the bloaty windy feelings. The wind is uncomfortable but sip slowly and let it blow regardless and you will be fine. However you have had major surgery so be kind to yourself. I hope this all goes brilliantly for you.

Is everyone crushing their pills? I had one doc say no need as long as I take one at a time. But the RN who runs the program says crush till further notice! Crushing these makes me gag violently.

Edited June 7, 201412 yr by KrissySMD

Is everyone crushing their pills? I had one doc say no need as long as I take one at a time. But the RN who runs the program says crush till further notice! Crushing these makes me gag violently.

All of my pills are in powdered form, liquid and chewable!

I didnt take any pain meds after surgery, i felt fine I just woke up every mirning a lil sore!

Is everyone crushing their pills? I had one doc say no need as long as I take one at a time. But the RN who runs the program says crush till further notice! Crushing these makes me gag violently.

No need to crush. Some pills the doctor said do not crush. Some you can crush. We swallow many pills a day. No problem. The only thing I did right after surgery was find a great liquid multivitamin because of the size of the pill vitamin.