Gallbladder Vs Sleeve Pain

[newlifeforlittleME 23]

Hi all. I am having my surgery next month. I had a cholecystectomy in 2004 and was curious as to whether or not the post op pain is worse with the sleeve. I figure...I made it through that easy peasy so I'm hopeful that it has to be comparable. Any opinion would be greatly appreciated.

[madisonPA 29]

I had the sleeve done on 6/6/12 and I didn't have much pain (maybe a 2/10) just ALOT of nausea. Then I had to get my gallbladder removed on 6/27/12/. I would say the gallbladder was more painful but I had no nausea. I would gladly take the pain over the nausea.

[newlifeforlittleME 23]

Thanks so much. I'd have to say I agree with you there!! How are you feeling at almost a month out. Happy with your decision?

[Minckle 87]

I had my gallbladder removed in 1998 and my sleeve done last month. Gallbladder was much more painful and I was a young and healthy 24 when I had it done. Side effects are worse with the sleeve, but the pain is much easier for sure.

[Jenn31MA 149]

I am so glad to hear this!! The gallbladder removal i had in 2004 was nothing...so i am hoping the sleeve is the same!! Well i don't mean nothing but i was tired and within 3 days was pain free.

[madisonPA 29]

Thanks so much. I'd have to say I agree with you there!! How are you feeling at almost a month out. Happy with your decision?

Im not going to lie Im not really happy with my decision so far. I read on here its normal to feel that way the first 3 months. Ive lost 38lbs in this first month but its just been an uphill battle. I cannot keep anything down. Its so hard to get my Protein in. I cant even stand drinking Water and Ive always loved to drink Water. Ive had to change up my Vitamins again bc I would throw up my chewables. I don't want to discourage you because your experience can be a total 180 (I sure hope so). Im just waiting for that one morning I go back to being semi-normal.