I had my surgery Oct. 9th. I think I must have been exceptionally lucky, because I had hardly any pain - in fact once I got home from my one night stay in the hospital, I only took pain meds my first full day home then I stopped. I recovered very well and very quickly. The first couple of weeks I was just tired, so I made sure I got plenty of rest. Like Bowler said, stay ahead of your pain. Make sure you stay hydrated and get the protein you need. I took two weeks off work, but I felt like I could have gone back sooner (my job isn't strenuous at all.) Looking back I am glad I gave myself that time off to adjust.

I was definitely nervous before surgery, but it was an excited nervous. It's a big turning point in life when you have WLS. I am so glad I did it, and I am sure you will be glad too!

All good thoughts for you while you go through this process!

Sleeved 11-20-13. I have pain med allergies. I requested regular Tylenol but they insisted on trying everything else and making me sick for 3 days before they gave up and gave me Tylenol. I walked as soon as they would let me. I am sure I looked like a zombie dragging myself gagging up and down the hallway. :sick: :sick: The biggest adjustment was the extreme fatigue combined with the need for constant drinking. I am a lifelong gulper. It was a battle to get down all that fluid in tiny sips. But If you get behind you feel even worse. I went back to work after 3 days. I have a non lifting job and I knew I would be depressed at home. As the weight falls off you get more motivation. The more you hit your hydration and protein the faster the wt falls. I have lost 50 lbs so far. Good luck.