I had the same thing happen when I had my surgery on 9/8. The good news is yes it does get better. I am only 3-1/2 weeks post-op and only have a couple of aches near my incision occasionally. I used the abdominal binder 24 hours a day for the first week or so (even when I slept) and still use it when not at home. I also forced myself to take a walk several times a day. They were short walks but they did help. Just getting up and moving around the house helped as well. If you have a recliner try sleeping in it. It helped me sleep more comfortably the first week and a half or so. Just do what you can and be patient. You will be surprised at how quickly you will feel much better. Good luck.

Congratulations! I had the surgery on 9/8 and as of last Friday I have lost 39 pounds since the day of my surgery. It is a great feeling. Keep up the good work.

My G-tube was completely painless. The two drains were a little uncomfortable coming out. It really wasn't painful, it was just a strange feeling. They were in further than I thought and I could feel them snaking through my gut as he was pulling them out. Like I said, it wasn't painful, just a bit uncomfortable. It only takes a few seconds though. From the time my surgeon started removing them to the time he had them bandaged was less than 2 minutes. I only had the drains for a week after my discharge. Like you though I had my G-tube for 2 weeks after discharge and it was very sore. But like I said it didn't hurt at all and was not in very far at all. Good luck.

Congrats Shannon! You will feel better soon. Thursday will be 3 weeks post op for me and I feel better everyday. HUGS! Jocelin

Today I weighed 399 lbs....YEA..YEA!!!!!!! I will never see 400 lbs. again. I cannot believe I am under 400 lbs. I have been over 400 lbs. for years. I am starting my 3rd week of post op and I have lost 26 lbs..... I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!! Janet