Question:
Having VBG Open...is the pain about the same as C-section? about the same worse ?

I'm just trying to ready myself for surgery coming up Feb 21, 2000 if anyone would answer my question that would be great..Thanks    — Darla N. (posted on February 9, 2000)

February 9, 2000
Darla, I am 4 wks post op. {Open RNY.} I've had 4 C-sections Immediatly following surgery, the pain of RNY is quite similar to that of a C-section. However, For me the recovery seems alot quicker. I remember not being able to lay on my stomach or side for about 6-8 wks after a C-section {felt like everything was "sloshing" to the side} Since RNY, I've been sleeping on my side and stomach now for about 2wks. By the way, my incision runs from my breastbone to my navel {about 7 1/2 inches} I was fortunate enough not to have a drain tube or staples. They just stitched the inside of the incision and taped the outside. Good luck!! A month from now you will be so happy! Good Luck... Dani
   — Dani J.