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Hi all,

I was operated on June 9th and have since lost 17 kilos (!). So things are going great but I'm getting a feeling I'm about to plateau a bit,

which I'd like to avoid if possible. I was thinking it would be time to go back to the gym. My surgeon basically said to go back on July 10th, i.e. a month later, but I was thinking of going tonight. Any thoughts? Thanks.

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I'd follow the doctor's instructions. [but, I'm a pelvic surgeon, so I'm biased.] :-)

Seriously, it's just four more days; follow your doctor's advice. There's a reason we tell you things.

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I'd follow the doctor's instructions. [but, I'm a pelvic surgeon, so I'm biased.] :-)

Seriously, it's just four more days; follow your doctor's advice. There's a reason we tell you things.

Thanks for this. Did I mention I was just going to spin class, not any weight training or nothing? So do you still think I should wait? I'm just an aerobics freak...

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Diet is key. If your not loosing the weight try upping your calorie intake. 600 to 1000 cal a day and working out you should be okay.

Yeah but question remains - can I go to spin class tonight or should I wait? Thanks.

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Lmao. I'm sorry. If you feel like you can go for it. Listen to your body. If you feel any strain on your abdomen stop and make sure you stay hydrated. Have fun.

THANKS everybody! I'll keep you posted

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Hey people, so I did go and have my spin class, but I was WRECKED on the bike. Don't know if it was the fact that I'm still kinda obese (almost overweight!) or because the surgery's still having an effect on me. I did manage to pull through and do my best for 45 minutes and work up quite a sweat... Going again tomorrow and Saturday! Gonna try to, anyway. Also, did a few sets on the chest pump... Is that bad? thanks everybody!

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