I have had the lap band for almost four years now. I am seriously considering the sleeve. I haven't lost as much weight as I would have hoped for. I have trouble with fills and unfills do to reflux problems. If I didn't have reflux I think the band would be ok. I had the band put in, in the afternoon and was back to work the next morning. I never missed a day other than the surgery day. Had no problems recovering what so ever. I was not in a lot of pain other than a little stomach soreness for about a week. Almost felt like i had done too many crunches! It was very mild pain. I am wondering about the vsg surgery. How bad is the stomach pain, since you are having half of your stomach removed, it sounds a littlle painful? What would you compare it to. I ahe read some people in the put patient centers are up walking and home within six hours or less. How long we're you off work. My hope is with the vsg, I will be off two days max. Thanks for your help!
