I was wondering if you used a coughing pillow after VSG and if so, how long after surgery did you need it? Would a firm pillow be better than a squishy fluffy one? I am hoping to go back to school a week after surgery (hopeful, not overly optimistic lol) and I was wondering if I'd need to take my pillow with me.

I would use a pillow to hold onto if it was conveniently close enough when the urge to cough struck. I'd say firm > squishy; I don't think you'll need it in school.

I will say that I went back to school 3 weeks after surgery (had it done over winter break) and I was exhausted! Physically and mentally. It was very difficult to concentrate/care about homework for a few weeks. Perhaps be prepared for that, but everyone is unique in how they recover from surgery.

Best Wishes!

Thank you. I’m glad I won’t need to take it to school with me. I do worry about braving fog and exhaustion after surgery. I took a light load of classes this semester to make up for it but I also took a very difficult class. I’m trying to work ahead so that I will be ready just incase and I will talk to my teacher about it as well incase she can suggest something to help. Thank you again [emoji16][emoji1360]??