So I am ready to contact the surgeon my PCP recommends but I have a worker's comp surgery coming up on june 9th, my partner has surgery in sept. or october for a torn rotator cuff...and we have 6 cats and a dog that need to be taken care, two of the cats have to take medication, including shots every day, so at least one of us has to be functional...so just when am I supposed to be able to schedule the surgery my PCP wants me to have??

I guess it depends on what type of surgery you are having. The lapband surgery has an easy recovery, you will be able to take care of the cats at least. If you are having a back surgery carpal tunnel release or knee replacement, you will probably have to wait a while before you get your band. However, you can probably get both of your surgeries before your partner gets his, you have all summer.

Hello CharMD. It seems that a lot of people heal really quickly from LBS. So it might not be as hard as you think. Especially if you can get it before your partner has their surgery.