Question:
I am almost 30 and about 235 lbs., my BMI is only about 39 and I am wondering if I sh

I have a two and eight year old and work full time I am also worried about the recovery time.    — missicakes (posted on February 15, 2006)

February 15, 2006
I too, was only at a BMI of 39 but I had high cholesterol and sleep apnea as well. I was approved on my first try and very scared, but excited at the same time. The first two weeks after surgery are the toughest because you are sore, but not really hurting. The first day after surgery was the worst (pain wise) for me. I took 5 weeks off from work because I had the time. I could probably go back after three if I really wanted to. You didn't mention being married, do you have anyone that can help you that first week you are home? The eight year old should be able to help quite a bit. Good luck!
   — JenLW

February 15, 2006
Yes i would do it all over, may was done 3-10-05 have lose 85 pds
   — barbwade

February 15, 2006
Hi Melissa, At the time of my surgery, I was 31 yrs old and I had two girls ages 2 and 8. I was a single mom and worried about taking care of my girls after surgery or even worse having a surgical complication and leaving them without a mother. At 240 lbs, I wasn't a very active mother anyway so I decided it was worth the risk to be more involved. At the time that I made my appt, my BMI was 39. By the time my consultation arrived 4 mos later, my BMI was 42. I didn't intentionally try to gain weight, I just gave up dieting. After surgery and upon returning home, my mother stayed with me for 2 days and helped with the girls. After that, I was fine on my own. I had Lap RNY and had no lifting restrictions when I got home. That was very important for me since I had a child that was still sleeping in a baby bed. I returned to work in 2 wks time but could have returned sooner if I had to. I am forever thankful for the surgery and wouldn't do anything differently. It was the best decision for me. Good luck to you! Michelle :)
   — Michelle_S