Hi everyone

I am trying to schedule my surgery date around being a full-time mom and full-time student, can any of you who have had the sleeve give a little insight into recovery periods, how long it took to feel fully mobile again etc....

Thanks.

I felt like i'd been hit by a bus for about 2 weeks. Felt like I'd slammed into a stopped bus for about another 2 after that, but was functional. Then...BOOM. Just felt normal.

Honest i was scared on the inside...Then the day of surgery i was calm as ever..Surgery for me was on a Tuesday...discharged on a Thursday and went to work the following Monday. I have a desk job and trust i really appreciate sitting. For weeks just walking up the Train steps was a struggle..i got tired very easily. The actual surgery was a breeze..it's the after that was hard but it slowly got better...Good luck!!

Everyone's recovery is different but I'll let you know about mine. It went better than I expected. I had more moderate discomfort rather than any pain. Gas pain was very moderate the day of surgery and the day after surgery. Once I got home on day 3, the gas pain diminished greatly. I had to rest for 1 full week. You'll need someone to take care of you at least for the first full week home. But after that, I felt great. No problems, no complications, and discomfort was gone. I can only imagine how busy your life is being a full time mom and full time student. The hardest part is going to find time to rest and take care of yourself for a week or two. Best of luck to you!

I had surgery on Feb. 3rd.I had no issues with gas and had no pain meds after I left the hospital.My stomach muscles were a little sore as if I'd overdone sit-ups. I did have severe nausea that took about 4 days to leave ( I did have to take anti-nausea meds at home). I walked 30 mins every day and felt pretty much "normal"after 5 days. I am really not tired, or weak, in fact I feel very well.

I had my surgery on a Wednesday and went back to work the following Monday. I am a teacher so I was bending, reaching, walking a lot, etc. I truly believe it helped me because I feel great! I was very tired the first day but after that I felt the normal amount of tiredness. I also think working took my mind off things because I tend to worry and at home I probably would have over analyzed every twinge or pain.

Thank you all for responding! It's great how hearing a couple people's stories can put you a little more at ease. If all goes right I'll have like 6 days to recover before the new term will start along with taking care of my toddlers so I've been skeptical if that was doable or if I should wait till the summer. I've been nervous about the pain nausea and extreme fatigue I've heard about..I've also heard a lot about painful gas! Can you take a gas relief tablet afterward or do you have to wait?