How long were you sore after surgery?

[hpendleton0126 2]

I'm only 3 days out of surgery and the pain seems to be getting worse. How long should I expect to be in pain? I do some walking. I seem to sleep all the time though.

[Nurse_B 270]

I was sleeved on December 2nd, and I still have just a slight discomfort in my abdomen. Usually I feel it if I'm bending a weird way. I was also very sleepy for about the first week. It's all the medication they use during surgery working it's way out of your system. Also, most narcotic pain meds make you drowsy as well. The pain you are feeling is probably because you are more mobile, keep walking and every day you should feel a bit better!

[SueRN 50]

I feel 100 percent better post op day 6. Not totally pain free but pretty close. Felt great night of surgery, absolutely awful post op day 2 and 3 and have been gradually improving since then.

Pain after surgery usually gets worse as the anesthesia gets out of your system and gets better from there.

Hang in there you will be back to normal before you know it.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I had no pain after two days and took 1 dose of pain med at home after one night in the hospital. I was in the grocery store post op 4 days. I am 67, and have more energy than I would have believed possible. One month our and I am shopping for hours.

[ladyd728 106]

Great question, I'm 5 days out. I'm in pain still and I'm very uncomfortable. The gas pain is the worst. I went walking in my neighborhood this morning, but I was so winded and tired afterwards. I just can't tell if it helped the gas to move. Right now until I feel better 100%, I just can't recommend this to anyone. Maybe a week from now I'll be talking a different tune.

[Sunnyg30 1]

Crap. I'm 16 days post op and still have a crazy pain next to my incision. Everything is going down well. I'm trying chicken tonight. But man that belly pain is persistent and won't go away. It's the only thing really bothering me. Any suggestions or am I just atypical?

[Memily 86]

"Pain" I would say a week, discomfort about 3 weeks.

[MIJourney 490]

Gas pain in my left shoulder for a 3 or 4 days post op.

Incision discomfort only when getting in and out of bed for a week.

[L-in-NJ 136]

Everyone is different. I was off my pain meds in 2 days. I had incision pain for about 8-9 days. When I went back for my 2 week post op appt my surgeon looked at my incisions and said "Wow you heal quick!". I was able to sleep on my side and stomach after about a week. Just hang in there it gets better. ????

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I 1 month you won't feel like you have had surgery! Except be cautious, no lifting (I did, uggg) and of course watch your intake!

[LuminousLife 145]

I'm on my 3rd week and I have discomfort and tenderness around my largest incision still.

[ladyd728 106]

Today I just couldn't take anymore gas pain. I got some Gas X and it has help. I read many post on here about it. It really did work. Right now I have a heating pad on my stomach. I feel so much better...so much better than yesterday. Earlier today I finally let out a GOOD cry before the Gas X. I wish everyone well.

[ATK 11]

Hi there! I was sleeved 12/17/13. First 2 days post op I was takin liquid form of Percocet every 4 hrs and it work as a magic. After that I started to prolong time between dosages and on the 4th day I was taking pain meds only at night. As of yesterday I don't take any pain meds at all. Gas pain in my chest and left shoulder still bothers me, but gets better with manual massage. Over all, I feel MUCH better since 3rd day. It will get better very soon! Please try to fallow your doctor's instructions. Feel better!

[sandisleeve 563]

I had hiatal hernia repair along with the VSG --- pain pain pain pain until day 6 -- took roxicet around the clock and was pretty sleepy that first week out -- also moaning and groaning throughout the day

Day 11 post op today and incision pain is bearable but just feeling incredibly weak with soo many things I want to get done -- in the ER now awaiting assessments

It gets Better with time as far as pain and I'm sure same goes with the weakness but I'm def not there yet

[xmarycontraryx 234]

I'm glad you posted this. I had surgery Dec. 2nd and am still having pain around my incisions, even while being sedentary. I considered contacting my surgeon but feel better after reading similar situations.