I had surgery Monday (2/13) and was doing well and got discharged on Tuesday. The pain had been tolerable, so they only prescribed me some light pain relievers.

I'm just curious how long the pain/soreness lasts? I can handle it but it definitely puts a damper on things. I'm home from work for the week, and I can take another week off if needed. My biggest thing, as silly as it is, is that I'm a side and stomach sleeper and I can't do that right now lol

How long did the soreness last everyone else?

the pain shouldn't last much longer. I didn't have any, but I think for those who do, it lasts a few days.

I'm a side sleeper. It's been a few years, but I think it took about two weeks before I could sleep on my side again.

21 hours ago, RaiderRhode said:

I had surgery Monday (2/13) and was doing well and got discharged on Tuesday. The pain had been tolerable, so they only prescribed me some light pain relievers.

I'm just curious how long the pain/soreness lasts? I can handle it but it definitely puts a damper on things. I'm home from work for the week, and I can take another week off if needed. My biggest thing, as silly as it is, is that I'm a side and stomach sleeper and I can't do that right now lol

How long did the soreness last everyone else?

Can I ask how you have been so successful dropping weight already? Is the majority of your 71 pound loss from your pre op diet?

55 minutes ago, kla7403 said:

Can I ask how you have been so successful dropping weight already? Is the majority of your 71 pound loss from your pre op diet?

I started my weightloss journey Jan 1 2021, so it's been 2 years of work. I started by cutting out soda and doing some of Chloe Tings youtube workouts at home. I lost 40 pounds there. After that I went into a calorie deficit and lost another bit. My doctor prescribed my ozempic for weightloss and I lost all but the last 18 which was from my pre op liquid diet.

I've actually been stuck at the same weight for the last 5-6 months, which is what pushed me to get the bypass. I'd been going to the gym 4-5 days a week for an hour each and just wasn't seeing any progress on the scale or in measurements.

I was the same way! I felt super crummy for the first 2 weeks following surgery on 1/11/23. I took 3 weeks off and have finally been feeling myself in the past week. I would recommend taking 3 weeks off if possible. Once you get back on solid food and the gas pain resolves you will feel much better. Take it easy and good luck!!

I had surgery Monday (2/13) and was doing well and got discharged on Tuesday. The pain had been tolerable, so they only prescribed me some light pain relievers.
I'm just curious how long the pain/soreness lasts? I can handle it but it definitely puts a damper on things. I'm home from work for the week, and I can take another week off if needed. My biggest thing, as silly as it is, is that I'm a side and stomach sleeper and I can't do that right now lol
How long did the soreness last everyone else?

I wasnt sore at all my problem was gas pain i just couldnt pass it drove me crazy

I didn't really have any soreness as@Catwoman7 said. I did, however, feel tired, probably due to lack of calories for the first week or so.