Pain & Recovery...

[junip3r]

I'm starting to stress about the pain after surgery. Since now I'm having my gallbladder removed too, does that make it worse?

[Think]

I doubt it will make much difference. You will be a little sore, but honestly I have had menstrual cramps that were worse.

[ltlsqueak]

My pain was very tolerable and I actually had the bypass. I respect everyone's decision to have the sleeve and don't mention the bypass often. I had anticipated the worse. My best advice is to remember to sip! My chest would hurt so bad if I swallowed more than a sip or real cold liquids. It lasted about a week and now I can drink all I want without any discomfort. Wishing you the best! Please check in and let us know how things go. Good luck as you embark on this new journey!

[vickybeads]

Ditto what Sherri said. Drink small sips and very slowly otherwise, yikes! Very little pain, more discomfort, but a pillow against the tummy helped and a heating pad - just like treating cramps.

[Dyson]

No pain at all here, up and doing 52 laps around our flood day after surgery! You will be fine, good luck

[bikrchk]

Ditto what Think said. I've had menstrual cramps that were worse. The more you move the better you feel. Walk lots.

[sociologist]

I had zero pain with the surgery. Small sips:-)

[karen p]

I had my gallbladder out as well as a hernia repair and I had pain, but it was very well controlled with medication. Sip, sip and walk, walk, walk. Good luck and keep us posted !

[StacyD]

I suggest you read up on not having a gallbladder. You might have to tweak your diet a bit but you should be ok

[Mariella]

I had my gallbladder out as well....no difference whatsoever!!! 6 weeks postop feel grand)) little discomfort but stay on the panadol and all will be good