Surgery at 7am, came out of surgery at 8:30. Doc said everything went well. Pain was primarily gas I believe. I refused pain killer about and hour ago at 4pm. I have slept most of the day but got up and used the bathroom and walked down the hall earlier. I have already 12 oz of water and a sugar free Popsicle. Sitting up in the recliner watching TV in my room about to use bathroom and walk again. Pain was earlier but already subsiding, gas pain way worse than the soreness . I feel fortunate I would be happy to share my experience or answer questions!

Congratulation!! Sounds like your Surgery went very well.

I haven't had mine done, since I have one more Dr. appt and all other requirements. Then my paperwork will be sent for approval. Can't wait!! I hope it goes as well as yours has.

I'm waiting on final approval from the insurance also! Oh how I wish I could say I had my surgery! Congrats and good luck as you move forward on this journey!! Sounds like it is off to a great start!

Surgery at 7am, came out of surgery at 8:30. Doc said everything went well. Pain was primarily gas I believe. I refused pain killer about and hour ago at 4pm. I have slept most of the day but got up and used the bathroom and walked down the hall earlier. I have already 12 oz of Water and a sugar free Popsicle. Sitting up in the recliner watching TV in my room about to use bathroom and walk again. Pain was earlier but already subsiding, gas pain way worse than the soreness . I feel fortunate I would be happy to share my experience or answer questions!

Great! How would you compare with band surgery?

A little more gas than I had with band , but less soreness. Its way easier to get around, in and out of chair and bed. I just used the bathroom and walked for about 5 minutes.

Great! Glad to hear you are doing so well!

Glad to hear things went smoothly and you are doing so well!

Awesome! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

I had my Lapland removal, hernia repair and vsg all completed on 7/2. Honestly.. The pain was almost as intense as child birth. I can say that the majority of the pain came from the CO2 that was pumped into my chest cavity for surgery.

I am now 3 days out and still in quite a bit of pain. 6-7 on a scale of 1-10.

The intensity of the pain has blindsided me. After having the Lapland put in on 11/2011, I expected this surgery to be similar. Oh.. I was so wrong.

After discussing the pain with my surgeon the day after, he explained that Lapland to sleeve patients definitely have a little bit more of a recovery time. He said I had moderated to severe scar tissue and that is also contributing to the pain.

All I can do is take it day by day.

It's not like this for everyone. The things that helped me the most with the gas pain, WALKING, WALKING and WALKING and deep breathing exercises.

I wish you all luck! I'm excited now that the pain is becoming more manageable and to start focusing on my nutrition and results. :-)

I had my sleeve yesterday and feel great! I had my band removed, hernia repaired and I feel very little pain. The only issue I had was I couldn't urinate after the surgery. We kept waiting - they sent me home with a catheter that I had removed today. Also, I gained 7 lbs since yesterday. A little discouraging but it must be due to all the fluids they gave.

Thinner - Me I had my last appt. And received my approval call today. Lokks like the time is getting closer. I'm very excited!!

Awesome Julzz!! It's wonderful to hear all went well with your surgery .. keep us updated!