What was the pain like after RNY surgery?

I don't like pain..as much as the next person but am nervous about how much pain I'll be in after the surgery is performed and in recovery. I know it's laprascopic so there's no large incision but what is the pain like when you're recovering? Any words..good or bad..will be appreciated.
Thank you MUCH!

hey Melissa!  Congratulations on your choice for surgery.  Its a tough decision, but it can be the best one.  I will be one year out next month and it has been the absolulte best thing i have EVER done for myself.  Now, about the post op pain, I have found from listening to everyone all this time, that it is different for everyone.  I had quite a bit of pain and used the pain meds as needed ( big big help).  When I got home, I slept on my recliner for a couple of weeks.  I could not sleep in the bed cuz it would hurt when I  tried to move.  But other people have had no problem with sleeping and all.  Walking does not seem to increase the pain.  In fact, I would hurt more just sitting around.  The most important thing to remember and to use as a mantra is... pain is only temporary.  It will NOT last.  Once its over, its over.  You will be busy learning a whole new way to be you during this time.  So really, place most of your thoughts towards that.  Good luck to you and enjoy your new journey!!    Eldy

Thank you Eldy..the positive reinforcement is definitely what I need to keep me going. I'm afraid of 'chickening' out..I really want this for ME and sometimes my anxiety keeps getting in the way of things with bad thoughts that I so much want to and do push out of my head but they keep popping back in!! 

I've heard this at my support groups & I can emphatically say I'm one of those who had no pain. None. When I started to get up & walk around I had this minor feeling like I'd done one too many sit-ups the day before, but that was IT. I didn't even take the meds they gave me to take home, any discomfort I had was taken care of with Tylenol (rapid release were the best).

The only pain I did have was a massive migraine from the combination of anesthesia & the fact that I was stupid enough not to give up my daily triple espresso before surgery, so my caffeine withdrawls were unreal. I got some Fioricet in the hospital to deal with that, and I was fine.

I had some pain, but I just used the pain meds offered and it helped big time. Sleeping, I slept on my back with  a pillow under my knees for a few weeks. Moving around helped the bloated feeling from the gasses the use to balloon up your belly insurgery. Incisions healed up in a month or two, but they were itchy!

Trust me, with the weight falling off so fast, you'll find a little bit of pain is a trifle!

Thank you all for your positive words! They are greatly appreciated!