I missed my last surgery date due to a hospitalization for emergency spinal surgery 1.5 month ago. I have now been out the hospital for two weeks and I am ready to get sleeved. I have approval from my neurosurgeon and the medical director of the bariatric practice. Has anyone had a similar experience? I would like to know how you dealt with taking the necessary painkillers and medicine with a reduced stomach capacity, and your mental state of mind.

Same thing with me. All set for surgery then had to have back surgery. I have same concerns. I hope someone can give us some insight.

I thought I was in this boat all alone. How are you progressing? I had my knee replaced in 2008 and that was quick compared to my spine. This recovery is torture. I am trying to get Aetna to approve me so I can take some weight off my healing spine. I am hoping to get a surgery date of late December early January before my short term disability ends.