I have a date!

I have been lurking on here for a long time now. My surgery date is 4/19/10 at Christiana Hospital. I am hoping to have VSG but if my insurance company says no it will be a RNY. How painful is the surgery on a scale of 1-10? Keep in mind I have never had children so no birthing comparisons please! Also, when you went back to work, were your coworkers weird or inquisitive about your weightloss? Thanks in advance for any insight you may provide.

Congratulations on your surgery date!
I didn't think the pain was too bad.  On a scale, I guess I would have to say 4.  I had back pain from the hospital bed.  It annoyed me more than the surgery!  The liquid Tylenol with codeine helps a lot.
My co workers were all very supportive after surgery.  When I told them about it, I got the "Oh I have a friend who has a cousin that had the surgery and gained it all back".  If any one is negative, just don't allow them to talk to you about the surgery and get you feeling down.
Good luck!
Judy
(I grew up in Felton, actually Canterbury!)

Thanks Judy! I really appreciate that!

 Congratulations!   This is the beginning of a whole new wonderful chapter in your life.    

 I had RNY and to tell you the truth, the pain wasn't so bad (maybe 3 -4 TOPS), since it's done by laser.  While I was in the hospital, if I really needed it, I could hit the "pain pump" and it would dispense the meds.  But really, I didn't need it much (and I gave birth twice so I know pain LOL).  I too had back pain from the bed, which hurt more than the incisions  LOL  

Even though I work at a Fitness center, I held off telling most of my co-workers.  As the weeks went by I felt more confident about my decision to have the surgery that little by little i told more people.  They were all very supportive.  The people I was most wary about telling were some friends.  But they too have been extremely supportive.  My suggestion to you would be to "play it by ear" when spreading the word about your surgery/weight loss. 

Hey! Welcome! Best of luck on your journey.  I had my VSG in January.  I'm thrilled with my results and I was blessed that my insurance covered it. 

Pain? Averaged around a 4.  Energy is sapped for the first couple weeks, but after that, it's all uphill.  Welcome to the greatest decision of your life.  I know it was for me.  Give a holler if you need an ear!

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My surgery was postponed due to a pesky bad stress test picture. Now that is all cleared up thanks to a cardiac catheter,  I will be going for RNY May 3. Good ole blue crosds does not want to pay for VSG. Maybe it is all for the best. Maybe I need the threat of dumping to keep me in check long term.