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Hello everyone out there in WLS land.

Like many of you, I also had a horrible lap band experience and am now converting to the sleeve next week. I have a lot of worry about the level of pain that's involved with recovery. I'm usually tolerant of pain but post-surgical pain--not so much. I don't tolerate narcotic pain meds well at all yet that's probably what I will be prescribed. I've heard liquid tylenol is good --- any suggestions?

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Most people don't really have a lot of pain with this surgery. Ultram is a non narcotic pain med. I didn't even use any pain medication and I've heard of a lot of people who use liquid tylenol.

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shelly

i never took pain meds because nothing seems to help me.

but the truth is i wasn't in pain when i came home, like the lovely Oregondaisy said ;)

btw - doesn't oregondaisy look wonderful after losing 100+ lbs. :D

good luck on your pending WLS

kathy

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Thank you both so much for responding. You calmed the anxiety for me! Yes, she looks great. My surg is actually July 19th. thanks for the warm wishes & info.

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