Help for my daughter!

[kimdlawson06 141]

I was sleeved in December. Haven't been heavy my whole life and started at a pretty low BMI. My daughter on the other hand, is pretty heavy. She's 19 year old college student and just got approved for surgery! She's 5 hours away, so we're scheduling surgery for Christmas break when she'll be home six weeks. Is that enough time for her to recover or should we wait until next summer?

She has a dorm that has a full kitchen and private bath so I'm hoping I can help her get set with all she needs there too. How soon after RNY did you start feeling better? Are we moving too fast?

[dhrguru 1,238]

I think 6 weeks is fine for recovery time for rny. I took three off of work. Still had some soreness, but just took my time with everything I did. She can always plan for extra time to walk to class etc to ensure she's comfortable.

how will she manage follow up appointments? I was seen at 1 week, 1 month, then 3 months....

[kimdlawson06 141]

I think 6 weeks is fine for recovery time for rny. I took three off of work. Still had some soreness, but just took my time with everything I did. She can always plan for extra time to walk to class etc to ensure she's comfortable.

how will she manage follow up appointments? I was seen at 1 week, 1 month, then 3 months....

Luckily our clinic has a location in the same town as her school. If not, it wouldn't possible so were lucky in that regard. I really appreciate the advise.

[amyallthetime 26]

I am pre-op and also a college student. I am hoping to return to school within a couple of days of having my surgery. I am taking more than a full course load this semester and I really don't want to miss anything. I've had a couple surgeries around my stomach area and did really well with recovery so I am hoping my gastric bypass isn't any different. Wishing your daughter the best of luck on her journey!