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Surgery pain!

I had gastric bypass about 12-14 hours ago. In alot of pain. Does anyone know how long the recovery time is? My dr says 4 weeks, but I've heard other people say 2.

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    • Frustr8
      Frustr8

      And I have all the pain and sorrow I didn't have immediately post-surgery now with my swollen irritated Precious Pouch and my jejunem with ulcerations, I hope all the people who I bragged to about NO

    • elmatador
      elmatador

      I had pain for a few days. This next two weeks will be hard, but you WILL feel better. Stay hydrated, get rest, walk, get your protein in, and let time pass and your body heal. The worst is behind you

    • Trix1017
      Trix1017

      I had my gastric bypass surgery on 12/17 and I’m still in quite a bit of pain. More than I thought I’d be. The drive home from the hospital literally brought me to tears. Today is day 6 so I’m ho

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    I was in a lot of pain the first few hours but by that night I was fine. Walking in the hospital helped me a lot as I think a lot of the pain is gas related. If you can manage try and walk and see if that helps. It will get better. I had my surgery just 11 days ago and I went back to work last week just 6 days after surgey. So it does get better.

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