amz85 18 Posted February 15, 2015 Hi everyone I am trying to schedule my surgery date around being a full-time mom and full-time student, can any of you who have had the sleeve give a little insight into recovery periods, how long it took to feel fully mobile again etc.... Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roundisashape 712 Posted February 15, 2015 I felt like i'd been hit by a bus for about 2 weeks. Felt like I'd slammed into a stopped bus for about another 2 after that, but was functional. Then...BOOM. Just felt normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper123 320 Posted February 15, 2015 Honest i was scared on the inside...Then the day of surgery i was calm as ever..Surgery for me was on a Tuesday...discharged on a Thursday and went to work the following Monday. I have a desk job and trust i really appreciate sitting. For weeks just walking up the Train steps was a struggle..i got tired very easily. The actual surgery was a breeze..it's the after that was hard but it slowly got better...Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer4775 39 Posted February 15, 2015 Everyone's recovery is different but I'll let you know about mine. It went better than I expected. I had more moderate discomfort rather than any pain. Gas pain was very moderate the day of surgery and the day after surgery. Once I got home on day 3, the gas pain diminished greatly. I had to rest for 1 full week. You'll need someone to take care of you at least for the first full week home. But after that, I felt great. No problems, no complications, and discomfort was gone. I can only imagine how busy your life is being a full time mom and full time student. The hardest part is going to find time to rest and take care of yourself for a week or two. Best of luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borg/assimilated 576 Posted February 15, 2015 I had surgery on Feb. 3rd.I had no issues with gas and had no pain meds after I left the hospital.My stomach muscles were a little sore as if I'd overdone sit-ups. I did have severe nausea that took about 4 days to leave ( I did have to take anti-nausea meds at home). I walked 30 mins every day and felt pretty much "normal"after 5 days. I am really not tired, or weak, in fact I feel very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shrinking_mountain 16 Posted February 16, 2015 I had my surgery on a Wednesday and went back to work the following Monday. I am a teacher so I was bending, reaching, walking a lot, etc. I truly believe it helped me because I feel great! I was very tired the first day but after that I felt the normal amount of tiredness. I also think working took my mind off things because I tend to worry and at home I probably would have over analyzed every twinge or pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amz85 18 Posted February 16, 2015 Thank you all for responding! It's great how hearing a couple people's stories can put you a little more at ease. If all goes right I'll have like 6 days to recover before the new term will start along with taking care of my toddlers so I've been skeptical if that was doable or if I should wait till the summer. I've been nervous about the pain nausea and extreme fatigue I've heard about..I've also heard a lot about painful gas! Can you take a gas relief tablet afterward or do you have to wait? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
