Day 1 post op

[Mitchell 3]

I feel like I have been hit by a truck. Everyone said would feel so great... I planned to go back to work part time starting Saturday. I just started a new job and I didn't want to take a bunch of time. Worried sick right now!

[jensjoy28 351]

Who said you'd feel great immediately post-op?!? You just had major surgery. The average for most people (and doctors) is to anticipate a 2-week recovery period (more if you are returning to a very active job). There are some (myself included) who felt well enough to have returned to work a week post-op, but that really does not seem to be the norm.

Good news is that, for most people, the first 3 days are the worst, so you might be surprised how much better you feel by the weekend. Good luck.

[KimMarh 99]

Just remember, everyday will get easier, tomorrow will be easier than today!!

[momofjal 12]

I am on day one of post-op also. I feel alittle rough, but not to bad. Hope you start to feel better.

[Wags 549]

Hi Michelle! I am sorry it is so rough for you!!! I can tell you I am day 4 and for me it got worse on day 2 and now it is getting better each day. Hang in there! If you are like most of us, then each day will get a little better. Please keep us posted

[Flup 48]

I was sleeved yesterday and I also feel like I got hit by a truck. Yesterday the gas pain was terrible, and today it's a little better so I'm hoping for a little improvement every day.

[SD__Mini 9]

Hey there, first, congrats on your new tummy! Everyone on here is so brave it's amazing. I am 6 days post-op and I have to tell you I REALLY started to feel better on day 5-6. The first 3 days were the hardest for me by far, but with the appropriate pain meds, forcing myself to get up and walk a bit (prevents blood clots), and taking the right stool softener really made a difference. I was prescribed collace but found that Miralax worked better. I also was prescribed liquid Vicodin which I am now only taking 1x per day.

This will get better for you:) congrats again!