Will my age (52) and type of surgery have much affect on recuperation time?

Due to insurance issues I will have a long wait until my surgery. ( I am a military retiree ex spouse) In the meantime, I am researching surgeons in my area (Tidewater, Va.)that accept my insurance. Very few will do lap surgery on someone as large as me(475 lbs). I am concerned with recuperation time not only because of my age but also because I have to shut down my business while I recuperate. I can't afford to close for any longer than necessary. I would like to hear from others over age 50 that have had surgery, both open and lap. I may be forced to wait for my surgery till the locate military hospital can do it or I may have a chance to be deferred out and will have choices to make regarding surgeons-----do I go ahead and choose a dr. that will perform the surgery sooner, even if not lap---or should I continue to wait for one that will try do perform it laproscopicaly?

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