Welcome to the board! Although I've not yet had surgery (lap RNY scheduled for the 16th), I posted a similar question a while ago and someone told me they had taken some short trips after about 6 weeks. I think it will depend a lot if the surgery is open or lap - and then on how strong you feel. I ride a heavy bike - so I know it will be good for me to take the winter off to get through the recovery stage and rebuild any lost strength. (I wish I lived in a more temperate climate where we could ride during the winter, though!) Good luck!

Hi Kim! You look absolutely fabulous darling!!!! Loved your pics and reading your bio. I'm 6wks out and down 30lbs. I've put my bike away for the winter, but in the NE we've been having a few warm days and I've been wishing I could take a little ride. I'm just too chicken that something might happen and screw up the surgery. It just wouldn't be worth it. So, it just might be a very long winter. I honestly can't get over just how wonderful you loo****ep it up...you're an inspiration!

aaacckk.... sometimes I swear that I'm not firing on all cylinders.. Thanks Robert.

Hi All, Went last week for my first consult with Dr. Kellum at MCV. Waiting for the insurance pre-authorization now. I have a Buell Blast. I got it last year with an ulterior motive. My husband was in Hospice care and my son wanted to learn to ride, so I bought it knowing that when he found it too small--it would me MINE, ALL MINE. My daughter learned to ride it first . But, patience is a virture. Now my son has a Firebolt XRB1200, my daughter has a Suzuki Katana 600 and the Blast is mine. I have put over 10,000 miles on it, including our spring trip to Deal's Gap, NC--one of the best trips i have taken in my life. This includes several trips overseas. How long I will NOT be able to ride after surgery? If everything goes as planned the surgery will be before Christmas, so I can use the two weeks I have off (I teach) for recouperation. Lois in VA

Veronica. I tried the first time and was not able to get in, it is case sensative, did you use a capital T for the password Robert P.S. I couldn't get into the pictures either, but for not the same reason, I wqas hoping it was some girl biker pictures