So i am 25 years old i plan to self pay and get sleeved some time January-February and i am a stay at home wife and mom and have 3 children by that time my oldest will be 3 yrs old my middle one will be turning 2 yrs and my baby will be 10 months sooo My question is when can or should be able to go back to my routine of carrying them and cooking and all those stay at home mom/wife duties? I have my mothers and husband support but was wondering just to know before time i know it depends on my own experience but maybe someone here had a similar experience ???? thanks

Yes and no, depends how much of a workload you're going to have after the operation, you will have a Jackson Pratt surgical drain attached to you for roughly 2 weeks, this can be secured inside your clothing to avoid snags but be careful with kids around so they don't pull it, it hurts if someone yanks on it (it's still inside of you after all in an open wound).

You won't be able to do any heavy lifting, crouching, stretching a lot and bending will hurt a bit, however it's manageable if done lightly, in other words, you'll need all the help you can get with your kids so it's good you have your mom and husband's support. After drainage is removed you'll be able to move with more freedom, just don't over do it remember you just underwent surgery so no exercise until the doctor tells you it's OK.

FYI anything done while static will be of no problem, for example cooking is fine, sitting on the computer is fine, watching TV, etc.

FYI -- not every surgeon uses a drain.

Thanks a lot for your advice guys means a lot. I am really looking forward to keep you guys posted. Thanks again ????