Okay so u had my surgery on the 3rd and came home today....Surgery went well but the gas pain was the worst omg....i had no pain from the surgery site, only the gas was the worst ever....walking does help alot and blowing into the spirometer helps a bunch too

I hope you're feeling well, and resting. Thanks for the info and the update. I go 6-16... so starting to get a little freaked.

Dont get freaked out hon....its not as bad as you think....trust me

Edited June 6, 201412 yr by 2cute2bbig

Its so strange how we all react so different...I was sleeved June 2nd and I have barely any gas pains, but my stomach is sore and tender. I'm not having any problems keeping liquids down at all...I just have to make sure I take small sips.

I had my surgery on 5/30, all went well, got my drain out yesterday, but been in a lot of pain 6 days post op, very emotional today as well. Feeling depressed.

Edited June 6, 201412 yr by Yippyia

I had my surgery on 5/30, all went well, got my drain out yesterday, but been in a lot of pain 6 days post op, very emotional today as well. <br> Feeling depressed.

Hang in there you will see everyday does get better, congrats that you all have decided to get healthy wishing you all a speedy recovery.

I know that this might sound corny but im so glad i was able to pass gas for the first time yesterday since surgery on Tuesday. I see his surgery kinda pushed a reset button on my body because on top of being sore, my cycle came back on this morning. I jusr went off my last cycle less than two weeks ago....uggghhh

Edited June 6, 201412 yr by 2cute2bbig

2 cute to bebig. passing that gas I know made you feel better, you will see everyday does get better. Keep us posted and congrats again to you and everyone else.

Edited June 7, 201412 yr by Cupcake

Thanks so much Cupcake :-)

Dont get freaked out hon....its not as bad as you think....trust me

Thank you. How are you feeling?

I'm 5 days post and tried a protein drink and felt a lot of pressure . It's the first time I've felt like I had filled up pouch.. Wondering is this normal or should I wait another couple of days before I try again. I've just been on clear liquids.

i have to echo what everyone else is saying, had surgery 6/4 so 4 days postop. It does get better every day. A little more energy a little less pain. My gas pains were pretty bad too. And just burping or coughing or sneezing is painful. But I am noticing I am better able to differentiate between fullness and pain. Good luck everyone!

Can someone give me a comparison on the pain you feel post op. I got approved today by ins and my date for surgery is June 26th. I'm really scared

Oh also, I bought chewable gas x for the gas pain everyone is talking about. Has anyone tried that?

Can someone give me a comparison on the pain you feel post op. I got approved today by ins and my date for surgery is June 26th. I'm really scared

Hi Kimteehee! I am 2 weeks post op. I had never had surgery before and I am not one to take pain well. The first 24 hours were a 7 to 8 on scale of 10 pain, but only when I moved, which I felt like I was being pushed to do a lot to get walking.

The first week for me was about a 4 or 5. I was sent home with both vicodin and percoset, strong stuff. I laid around the house all week, drugged heavily and napped every day and was still tired. By second week, the pain is a dull soreness around the incisions and abdominal wall and no more pain meds.

The only exceptions to this have been the two times I've thrown up, once this morning was about a 3, and I also threw up once in the hospital and that was like a 9 but it passed in less than a minute.

I would do it again in a heartbeat. I'm 33 lbs down and I also have the testimony of my husband who has lost 100lbs with vsg in 8 months. 100lbs in 8 months. It's amazing. Good luck on your journey!