Any MI Sleevers

I had my sleeve w/Dr. Foote and Grand Health Partners last April.  I only needed one night in the hospital.  The pain wasn't bad at all, but that all depends on how you handle pain.  I've had 3 c-sections, and those were far more painful than this surgery was.  I only needed my liquid pain med's twice when I got home from the hospital.  I was up and walking around the block for exercise only 3 days after getting home.  I am a stay-at-home mom, but if I worked I could have done so after the first two weeks I believe.

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I meet with Dr Kemmeter on the 31st for my consult!!
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What time is your surgery?

This is a little late, but thought I'd chime in.  I had my sleeve 5/4/10 at Borgess in Kalamazoo by Dr Verseman.  Not much pain, like previous poster, my c-section was much more painful.  I did use meds as I had some back pain issues, prior to surgery, and the laying down for just the 2 days was not helpful.  I did have a cath and drain, cath was removed after recovery and drain was removed the next day.  I was off work for 4 weeks, I took the time, to get the schedule down, and some extra rest, probably could have went back to work after 2 wks.  I did go to a couple support group meetings at Borgess, but I was the only sleever there and didn't find it very helpful.  I tried to ask questions, but it was pretty much a "gab session" for those who went regularly.  I may go back again, if I find someplace for VSG'ers, the programs are so different!  I have a co-worker who had RNY,and we talked frequently before I had my surgery, but we've found things are very different.  Good Luck!

Sleeve here, Borgess Hospital, would be willing to meet up with sleevers in the Battle Creek, Marshall, Jackson, Lansing Michigan areas.  My sleeve surgery is scheduled for 1/25.