Time in hospital? Pain?

[bigfatgoodbye 82]

Having my surgery tomorrow morning. Just wanted to know how long were you in hospital? Also did you feel pain in your actual stomach area other than incisions? I'm self employed hair stylists and really need to keep making money. I have a couple of client Thursday and a light schedule Friday and Saturday then off for 3 days.

[kempermorris 144]

I was in hospital for 3 days. Pain goes away in about a week. They'll give you some good pain medicine. You're pushing it to try to go back to work Thursday. Most people wait a week or so

[JosieAppleHead 74]

Having my surgery tomorrow morning. Just wanted to know how long were you in hospital? Also did you feel pain in your actual stomach area other than incisions? I'm self employed hair stylists and really need to keep making money. I have a couple of client Thursday and a light schedule Friday and Saturday then off for 3 days.

I was released in 24 hours and my long scar is still painful and for the last 3 days I have been nodding and irritable because of the pain of the long scar. I doubt you will be able to keep those appointments. Wishing you well on a speedy recovery.

[Kindle 8,667]

Discharged about 16 hours after surgery. No pain. No pain Meds needed. Walked a couple miles that day and the next. Was shopping, flying, driving, plowing my driveway, feeding horses, laundry, etc in the first 5 days. Back to an active job in one week.

[bigfatgoodbye 82]

Thanks for your replies. For some reason I thought it was usual to be released same day. Don't know where I got that. I guess I was thinking of lap band.

[Camella 209]

It really varies from person to person. I was in a lot of pain for at least 10 days, more pain than I ever expected. I had a c-section with my son and I felt pretty good after that and recovered very quickly. I thought this would be the same, but unfortunately for me (no idea why) I had a really rough time immediately after. You will need to play it by ear.

[mchap25 65]

I was in 1 night and went home the next evening. I used my pain pump from surgery until the next morning to stay ahead of pain, which was tolerable. Day 3 and 4 were my hardest with gas and heartburn. I would not have been able to work that soon. Everyone is different though so just listen to your body.

[Idalola 11]

I had my sleeve done this past Wednesday. I went home Thursday evening. I have not needed any pain medication at all. I will go in to work tomorrow morning and stay until I get tired. I wasn't in pain, but I have been incredibly sleepy these past few days, even after sleeping 10 hours at night! I hope everything goes beautifully for you tomorrow!

[hopefulmom76 41]

I had surgery this past Friday. While the pain is tolerable, I don't think you'll want to work for at least a week, if not more. I am sore and have gas, not horrible but definitely keeps you moving slow. Good luck!