Is 4 weeks enough recovery time between surgeries?

Question

I'm scheduled to have a breast reconstruction revision ( reduction & implant size increase). I am also need to have a gastric sleeve conversation to gastric bypass for GERD by a different surgeon. Is 4 weeks between the two surgeries adequate healing time?

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Generally, a four-week interval might provide sufficient time for initial healing from the first surgery, but individual considerations may vary. Your surgeons can assess your situation and provide personalized guidance on the optimal timing between these procedures to prioritize your health and recovery.

Best of luck !

Best of luck !

Anna Steve, MD · Answer

The safe minimum recovery time between surgeries depends on the type of surgery you are having. For surgeries on totally different areas of the body the minimum recovery time is often less. For repeat surgeries at the same size (ex breast revision of a prior breast surgery a 3-6 month timeline between surgeries is most common).

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