African American vsgers!

[rp1980 116]

Good luck to everyone starting their journey! I'm just shy of four months out and I've lost 77 lbs. At 5'8", I was 325 lbs and now I'm 248 lbs. My surgeon is extremely pleased. No Hair loss yet. I hope it holds out!

[sleeveme77 28]

Good luck to everyone starting their journey! I'm just shy of four months out and I've lost 77 lbs. At 5'8", I was 325 lbs and now I'm 248 lbs. My surgeon is extremely pleased. No Hair loss yet. I hope it holds out!

That's awesome and inspirational! I'm 5'9 and 310 so we have a similar starting point. Are you exercising as well?

[rp1980 116]

Thank you @@sleeveme77! I've been exercising three times a week since I was three weeks out from surgery (my surgery was April 6). I want to add a fourth day, but I think I'll wait until/if I hit a stall, and use the extra day to shake things up. I do cardio all three days and strength training on two of those days. Good luck! Your date is right around the corner!

[Highdee215 11]

Ladies I need help. My insurance denied my claim before I moved from Kansas (my height was recorded as 5'6 instead of 5'4 which changed my BMI) and I just moved to Rhode Island. I am scheduled for the group presentation on the 12th of August but, I am starting to get nervous. My sister has done her own "research" and has found at least one woman that cannot take care of herself 5 weeks post-op. Has anyone heard of such a delayed recovery? I keep telling my sister that the womans recovery is atypical but now I am worried. How long should I expect to be out of work and unable to drive? I don't have 5 weeks of time accrued.

[vsgchick 117]

@@Highdee215 I drove once I stopped my pain medicine...around Day 9 or 10. I initially took 3 weeks off from work and went back in 2.5...the second week was more fatigue than pain for me.

[Peekboo 472]

I am 50 and took one week off, never had pain or any issues. I am a slower loser but feel and look great. Good luck in your journey.

[rp1980 116]

Most people I know are fine within 1-2 weeks. I was back to work in six days and I had a hernia repair, as well. Recovery was easy and I haven't had any problems. There are always outliers but I don't think you need to expect a five- week recovery.

[BackSpin81 350]

@@Highdee215 I had FMLA for 2 weeks, the week of surgery and the week following. I only took pain meds twice, the night I came home and the afternoon after that. My recovery was pretty quick. I walked often while in the hospital and even more once I was discharged. I think recovery time is different for each individual. I was cleared to drive after 2 weeks. My process was rather quick.

Edited July 31, 2015 by Tanika81

[teitei636 54]

Hey peeps!! Saw this string was active and just wanted to say hello and the best to everyone!!! I'm one week and 4 days post-op feeling amazing!!! I hope everyone is doing well!! The best to all of you!

[Highdee215 11]

Thanks everyone. I am really glad to have the support of this group. Good luck to everyone and Happy Friday!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@Highdee215

I was taking care of myself on the 3rd day. I live alone and my friend had to return home.

5 weeks sounds like a lot of complications. It can happen to anyone but the chances are slim.

[Highdee215 11]

@outsidematch. Thank you. I can't believe I let her get in my head. Smh.

[twinmommiesrock 72]

Good luck to everyone starting their journey! I'm just shy of four months out and I've lost 77 lbs. At 5'8", I was 325 lbs and now I'm 248 lbs. My surgeon is extremely pleased. No Hair loss yet. I hope it holds out!

Congratulations on your progress thus far. I'm 5'8 I was 353lbs I understand the tall girl struggle. Lol

[Campbedo 9]

Hey everyone,

Back to work and slowly getting adjusted! Learning to keep my Water intake up or my days are doomed

[sleeveme77 28]

I will have someone with my for a week. Prayfully I will be able to drive after this time.