Hi hope my ansers help to ease your mind a little.  I was nervous too and had all kinds of questions for people and did endless reading on the boards...lol

1)  There was some pain after surgery, but nothing that couldn't be managed with what they give you       and the prescription they give you to go home with.
      I had a morphine pump right after the surgery and you can hit the button to get doses as needed.
 
2)  I had the laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.

3)  Yes, you'll have a binder on when you come out of surgery.  It really helps hold your belly in nice       and tight which you'll be grateful for.  

I only had to take my pain meds for a day or two after being released from the hospital.  Its so important to walk as soon and as much as you can after surgery.  While it might feel uncomfortable it is VERY important.  When I came home I'd walked as much as I could...just from room to room....around my diningroom table etc....just important to get up and walk.
Just know that this is going to be the best thing you've done for yourself and day by day afterwards the weight falls off and you start feeling so much better!!  

hello i seen your post and i know u have had your surgery i am having it at the same place u did and i have the same Dr as you . i have a few questions for you  was u in a lot of pain after surgery? witch type of surgery did you have ?  did they have any thing around you to help support you after surgery i here people on here saying they a  binder on when they came out of surgery . congrats  on your surgery  thanks for any  information 

Thanks for posting this.  Definitely going to watch.  I wasn't even aware it was going to be on.  You look amazing BTW!

I was fortunate enough to be interviewed today by our local TV station in CLEVELAND, OH, regarding bariatric surgery for a health care special airing on NBC.

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