I was wondering if any women have had csections before this and is the pain afterwards any similar? Or worse? Thanks!

I had 2 C-sections and I think the C-sections were worse. It was harder to get up and get moving around after the C-sections. Just my opinion, sleeve was an easier recovery! Good luck!

I had 2 C-sections as well. They were worse. But I also would say it wasn't a walk in the park recovery for the sleeve. I was really weak and tired. I wish I would have taken more time off of work. I only took one week and should have done two.

Good luck-

LA

I've had 3 c-sections and they are (by far) more painful than my VSG.

I agree with above comments! I took off 2 weeks and wished I would have taken 3! You are very tired and adjusting and I wish I had taken that extra week off!

I also had a c-section and consider that recovery to be more painful than my sleeve. It helps that there isn't a newborn to care for, in addition to other post-partum "stuff" (sparing the gory details for those that have not given birth).

I would liken the pain of recovery closely to that of gall bladder removal, minus all of the eating restrictions. The weakness that follows the sleeve I would liken to recovering from a rough flu. That drained, weak, need fluids - kind of exhaustion.

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I agree with the other posts. The pain of a C-section didn't compare to my VSG. The lack of energy after the surgery was harder for me to deal with than the amount of pain I felt. I found out from conversations with friends getting up and moving as much as possible after surgery can often decrease the amount of pain you deal with.

IMO, c-section was WAY worse !!

Raises hand - my c-section especially the 2nd one was way worse than my sleeve recovery. I couldn't get out of bed for several weeks post c-section without help.

Agree, C/S was WAY worse!

C-section was way worse. With vsg, you don't feel like your abdomen is gonna rip open with every movement.

Thank you everyone for your answers. I have only had 1 csection 3 years ago and I know the recovery of the sleeve won't be easy either. I just wanted to see how it was gonna be. Csections are horrible. I hate the fact that there are alot of people who think it's easy and not a big deal when it really is. I appreciate all the posts though

Add me to the chorus! C section was way worse pain wise!

Add me to the chorus too. I had four and this was nothing in comparison. Also, the incisions are a joke compared to a c sec and healed so fast.

I'm going to play Devils advocate. My sleeve recovery was worse than my 3 c sections. I had a much harder time. Not sure why.

Add me too girl!!!! This pain is nothing but nothing compare to a csection!!!! This is smooth and doesn't even hurt as much!!! I was dreading the first walk or even peeing after the sleeve!!! Lol i went when i really was about to pee in bed and when I got up I told the nurse geez you should of told me this was nothing like a csection I would of been peeing and walking!!! Lol good luck to you!!!