Gastric sleeve post op pain

[matt917 17]

I had my sleeve surgery done late Wednesday and still feeling a lot of pain despite being on opioids. When can I expect the pain to go away?

I gained about 5lbs of Water weight since surgery. Hoping the swelling will go down.
At what day could you comfortable do a 10-15 walk? Walking still seems really painful now

[CrazyMama907 1]

I had the surgery 2 weeks ago. The first week was the hardest. After that it got tolerable, and by the 2 week mark I only have tenderness at the incision sites. Last week I started being able to walk about a quarter mile comfortably, so I am getting there. Good luck!

[matt917 17]

Nice progress! I’m hoping this coming week goes by quick.

[mcipanda 121]

The first week is tough. I was able to get up and walk to the restroom and around the house a little before sitting back down again. By week 2, I could be up and walking for 10-15. Give yourself the downtime you need right now and don’t stress too much. You’ll be up again in no time so long as you don’t go beyond the limits your body is telling you to stay at good luck!

[qtdoll 535]

I felt pain for about a week after, specifically around the incision next to my belly button since that's where they pulled the stomach out from & the muscle soreness was pretty crazy. I wonder if that's what your feeling?

[Arabesque 7,335]

Everyone heals & recovers differently for many reasons. You may find you won’t need your opioids (or as many) in the next day or so & over the counter, non NSAIDS, will be enough. Start slowly with your walking & increase as you’re able. Walking around your home is fine if that’s all you can mange at first. Doing several short walks is just as beneficial as doing a single long walk. Or do some seated exercises for your legs & arms (raising your arms & legs up & down, foot & wrist flexing, etc.) if getting up & down is difficult at first.

Of course if your strong pain persists into a second week or your opioids aren’t managing your pain, contact your surgeon.

All the best.

Edited May 7, 2023 by Arabesque