Question:
How long before I can return to the ring?

I am considering having the WLS and have pretty much decided to have it but the thing is I am a pro wrestler and I wanna know how long would it be before I can return to the ring after surgery?    — thechosenonebigd (posted on December 22, 2007)

December 22, 2007
I am sure that would be according to what kind of WLS you have and your doctor. No matter what you have done it is considered major surgery and all that I have had have always taken 6-8 weeks, but again, like I said, it's according to your doc.
   — Diane C.

December 22, 2007
Boy thats a question best asked of your surgeon but I would wild guess it at a couple months. Highly recommend LAP procedure to minimize your chance of getting hernias
   — bob-haller

December 23, 2007
Your question surprised me and caught me way off guard! If you are a successful wrestler, why would you want to lose weight? How much weight are you looking to lose? The surgeon would have the ultimate decision, if you truly are wanting the surgery, find you a good surgeon and discuss the surgery, your goals and the off work question. Patticake
   — Patticake

December 23, 2007
while the weight may be a advantage when wrestling the co morbids still exist, and can be fixed by weight loss.
   — bob-haller