{"id":113,"date":"2022-01-13T23:42:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T07:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2022-01-13T23:42:38","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T07:42:38","slug":"what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect After Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-hero&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1642721759977{background-image: url(http:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-what-to-expect-after-surgery.webp?id=213) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;block-intro&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-10&#8243;]<h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">What to expect after surgery<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]The Options program was designed to provide support and resources long term. Whether you had surgery recently or many years ago, we are here for you. Explore the tools and resources at every stage.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;first&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-7&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/recovery-phase\/\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-recovery-phase.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Photo of woman resting in bed on phone\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-recovery-phase.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-recovery-phase-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-recovery-phase-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-recovery-phase-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-recovery-phase-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-5&#8243;]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Recovery phase (first few days<br \/>\nand months after surgery)<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]The first few days and months after surgery can be overwhelming. You\u2019ll be recovering from major surgery and adjusting to a new way of eating and drinking.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/recovery-phase\/\">Learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; columns_right=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-7&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/honeymoon-phase\/\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Photo of two woman walking\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-5&#8243;]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Honeymoon phase<br \/>\n(3 months to 1 year after surgery)<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]As you continue to recover and adjust to life after surgery, it\u2019s important to stay on top of your nutrition, physical activity, and mental health and wellness. During this time, you are losing weight and getting used to a new lifestyle.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/honeymoon-phase\/\">Learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;first&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-7&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/1-to-2-years\/\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/p-1-to-2-years-after-sugery2.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Photo of couple taking selfie\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/p-1-to-2-years-after-sugery2.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/p-1-to-2-years-after-sugery2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/p-1-to-2-years-after-sugery2-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/p-1-to-2-years-after-sugery2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/p-1-to-2-years-after-sugery2-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-5&#8243;]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">1 to 2 years after surgery<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]At about 1 to 2 years, you will likely enter a maintenance phase when you will be focusing on staying healthy and maintaining weight loss.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/1-to-2-years\/\">Learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; columns_right=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-7&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/2-to-4-years\/\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-3-to-4-years-after-sugery.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Photo of women in yoga class\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-3-to-4-years-after-sugery.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-3-to-4-years-after-sugery-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-3-to-4-years-after-sugery-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-3-to-4-years-after-sugery-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-3-to-4-years-after-sugery-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-5&#8243;]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">2 to 4 years after surgery<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]By 2 to 4 years after surgery, you have settled into a new post-surgery life.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/2-to-4-years\/\">Learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;first&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-7&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/5-years\/\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-5-years-after-surgery.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Photo of man stopping to check pulse while on a run\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-5-years-after-surgery.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-5-years-after-surgery-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-5-years-after-surgery-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-5-years-after-surgery-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-5-years-after-surgery-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-5&#8243;]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">5+ years after surgery<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]At 5 or more years after surgery, your care team is still here to support you. At this point, many people report fully adjusting to post-surgery life.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/5-years\/\">Learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-entry-timeline&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;odd first&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-6&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/recovery-phase\/\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-recovery-phase.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Photo of woman resting in bed on phone\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-recovery-phase.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-recovery-phase-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-recovery-phase-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-recovery-phase-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-recovery-phase-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Recovery phase (First few days<br \/>\nand months after surgery)<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]The first few days and months after surgery can be overwhelming. You\u2019ll be recovering from major surgery and adjusting to a new way of eating and drinking.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/recovery-phase\/\">Learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;even&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-offset-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/honeymoon-phase\/\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Photo of two woman walking\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Honeymoon phase<br \/>\n(3 months to 1 year after surgery)<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]As you continue to recover and adjust to life after metabolic and bariatric surgery, it\u2019s important to stay on top of your nutrition, physical activity, and mental health and wellness. During this time, you are often losing weight and getting used to a new lifestyle.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/honeymoon-phase\/\">Learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;odd&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-6&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/1-to-2-years\/\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-1-to-2-years-after-sugery.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Photo of man playing the drums\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-1-to-2-years-after-sugery.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-1-to-2-years-after-sugery-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-1-to-2-years-after-sugery-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-1-to-2-years-after-sugery-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-1-to-2-years-after-sugery-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">1 to 2 years after surgery<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]At about 1 to 2 years, you will likely enter a maintenance phase when you will be focusing on staying healthy and maintaining weight loss.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/1-to-2-years\/\">Learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;even&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-offset-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/2-to-4-years\/\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-3-to-4-years-after-sugery.webp\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Photo of women in yoga class\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-3-to-4-years-after-sugery.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-3-to-4-years-after-sugery-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-3-to-4-years-after-sugery-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-3-to-4-years-after-sugery-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-3-to-4-years-after-sugery-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">2 to 4 years after surgery<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]By 2 to 4 years after surgery, you have settled into a new post-surgery life.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/2-to-4-years\/\">Learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; 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