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Hello all! I have my date set for 6/4. My question is and I understand everyone is different. I have 2 small children and I'm wondering how long I may be down for. I'm planning now for help and just wondering how long. I've had a few abdominal surgeries(c-sections & lapband) and I tend to bounce back. Thanks in advance!!

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BeBeSpArKLeS    70

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I have a 17 month old. I had surgery on a Wednesday and was out of the hospital Friday. I had help the entire week after and then was fine!

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Sleeve was way easier than my c-sections (mine were 27 & 30 years ago)

I popped back up pretty well. One thing to make sure though, is that you get good rest. Presuming you have an easy recovery as I did, you will still be tired by early evening, probably sooner for you since you are looking after little ones.

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nessieberry    19

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I have a 10 year old and I had his dad take him for a week-I was exhausted after my hospital stay and surgery. Surgery was on a Monday and I was out on Wednesday. I'm now at day 16-I feel even weaker than I did then, but I'm off pain meds so I can drive to and from school so I'm back to having him. If you have someone you trust to care for your children-take their help. You'll need it.

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For the record:I've never had a surgery before and anesthesia was not kind to me. Sounds like you're some what prepared for that so maybe it'll be easier for you. But I still say plan for help-it'll be easier to send help home than scramble to find it.

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magpie30    187

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I would say to have help lined up for the first full week. If you don't need it, great, but if you do at least it's there. The first week post op is usually the toughest. Good luck!

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LiggleLiggle    84

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I would just mention, and by no means intending to scare you, but a lot of us were on an emotional roller coaster until everything settled some so you might have the help to shield the children a bit :)

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Itsme!    98

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I had surgery Wednesday afternoon, discharges Thursday morning, and went right back to caring for my 2&4 year olds. I didn't have any lifting restriction, but I avoided it as much as I could. I showed them my band aids and told them my tummy hurt and asked if they'd help me. Now everyday my 2 yr old wants to see my owies.

I guess how much help you need is really individualized.

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Hello all! I have my date set for 6/4. My question is and I understand everyone is different. I have 2 small children and I'm wondering how long I may be down for. I'm planning now for help and just wondering how long. I've had a few abdominal surgeries(c-sections & lapband) and I tend to bounce back. Thanks in advance!!

I have a 4 year old and a dog that jumps a lot, so I went to mothers so she can help with my son, I had 2 c- sections and one lap band, but for some reason I was in a lot of pain this time, better to over prepare then under, good luck

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Thank you for all the responses !! Trying to line up some kind of help.

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