I actually needed very little help after surgery. My husband took a week off but he didn't really do much for me. He just prepared the meals and kept the household running so that I could take care of myself. I came home just 24 hours after surgery. I was back to work as an RN at 4 weeks postop without problems.
You really shouldn't need much help, if it is done lap. If it is open, that is another story. But in general most people do really well after lap GB.
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~Beth~
Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!! 
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,
there IS cause for joy." 
- Geneen Roth
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