Newbie Pre-WLS question - Recovery Time

[TStew 25]

Hi everyone,

Just found this site today and I have a pretty important question.... I'm only planning on taking two weeks off work after surgery. Is this enough?? I know everyone is different but I'm wondering how long it took all of you.

I just had laproscopic surgery in August to remove a large fibroid and recovery was fairly quick. I could have been back to work after two weeks. But this surgery is different and I have a feeling I'll be struggling with the liquid diet.

I'm considering a December surgery with Dr. Aceves but I'm still not 100% decided. I would love to hear your thoughts on this as well:

My inusurance will over the band or bypass 100% but I don't feel comfortable with either of those. The sleeve seems drastic but it feels right to me. I could have one of the first two surgeries in US but I'm considering going to MX and having to self pay. Am I completely crazy?!?!

[KathyM 14]

TStew - you are not crazy. The healthcare system in the US is messed up. It often will pay for the treatment of all problems associated with obesity, but not for the treatment of obesity itself - completely nuts!! My insurance would pay for a penile implant if I needed one lol, and if I would become a drug addict, it will pay for my recovery, but it will not pay for anything that has to do with weightloss. I went to Mexico as well for my surgery and don't regret it for one second!! I did not use Dr. Aceves, but there are many on here who have and I have read alot of positive experiences described. As far as going back to work. I had my surgery on a Thursday, flew back home on Sunday and was back at work on Saturday. I think I had a total of 9 days off and I felt fine.

This forum is an invaluable source of information and support. No questions are stupid or asked too many times, this is a huge decision for everyone so the more you can know, the better experience you will have. So ask anything you want!!!!

Kathy