I haven't had WLS (yet, still going through the prelims) and it depends on if they do it lapriscopscly. I think most doctors do it that way. It's a legitimate concern, absolutely. I for one had surgery on my abdomen, on my right side going from my hip to my bikini area, and it was like a 5 inch incision. And I was out for 6 weeks. I had to get help getting out of bed.
If you have a recliner, sounds like you have it better than I did. I don't think you'll pop a staple, I am not sure if they even do staples any more.
Definitely address this with your surgeon!
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