VSG w/BMI over 55---Recuperation Time after surgery???

Phatchick
on 2/9/12 2:53 am - Brookfield, IL

VSG on 04/16/12

Hi All,

I am a healthy gal but my BMI is 55.4 and I am going to having VSG laproscopically in the next 2 months hopefully. I have a desk job and will have the surgery on a Wednesday. Will I be felling well enopugh to go back to work the following Monday? I am expecting to feel awful for a couple days. Has anyone gone back to work after 5 days?

Thanks for taking the time to answer.

Best,

Sharon

(deactivated member)
on 2/9/12 3:02 am - LA

VSG on 11/16/11

Hi...I had my surgery on a wednesday and returned to my desk job the following monday. I was tired by the end of the day but made it the whole week without leaving early. I had no complications or pain from surgery, so I was very fortunate. Best of luck to you!

Phatchick
on 2/9/12 11:49 pm - Brookfield, IL

VSG on 04/16/12

Thank you so much for the info. Best, Sharon

Beth S.
on 2/9/12 3:06 am - VA

VSG on 02/22/12

My BMI is in the 60's and I have surgery in two weeks. So, I don't know yet.

But you may have better luck with this question on the BMI 50+ board: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/bmi_over_50/

Good luck with your journey!

mama2girls
on 2/9/12 3:50 am

I was almost normal after about 4 days

HW:409 SW:328 CW:185-190 GW: 190, lowest wt:165;

GS Surgery date 8/9/11

Body by Sauceda born 12/9/16

"I'm working on myself, for myself, by myself"

Rouxful
on 2/9/12 4:46 am

VSG on 06/18/11

Probably, but you'll need to really take it easy while at work. I was well enough to hike around downtown Tijuana with my dad after about four days. Just bring some protein shakes and extra wound dressings and you'll be alright.

HW 403 / SW 372 / CW 204 / GW 199

Phatchick
on 2/9/12 11:50 pm - Brookfield, IL

VSG on 04/16/12

With that answer, I am beginning to feel better! You are an inspiration!

moonglo82
on 2/9/12 6:54 am

VSG on 03/29/12

My husband had a BMI similar to yours when he had his done, and he was able to go back to work within a week. Surgery was on a Wednesday, and by Monday he was driving himself to his postop appointment.

Highest weight: 277 Starting Weight: 250 Surgery Weight: 241 Current Weight: 130

Goal Reached in 10.5 months :)

Phatchick
on 2/9/12 11:51 pm - Brookfield, IL

VSG on 04/16/12

Groovy! Thanks so much for answering me! Best, Sharon

jimbovsg
on 2/9/12 8:57 am

VSG on 09/01/09

It is strictly an individual thing as with anything...........some people are OK 2 days post-op some may take several weeks....you wont know till you have surgery....mostly a "wait and see" thing Remember YMMV (your mileage may vary!)

JIMBO...  350lbs! lost!..... TRIPLE CENTURY CLUB!!  HELL ...YEAH!
MY  VSG......KICKS ASS!

I am   6' 2"

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