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I recently stepped mine up because I had a slight gain over the holidays. I'm doing weights 2x a week and cardio 3-4x a week (usually water aerobics or some kind of dance cardio - like Zumba or WERQ. Although I've even done 30 minutes on the stationary bike when I'm not in the mood to do anything else. Anything is better than nothing...)

Cross fit 5 times a week and walk the dog

OMG!.... how was your first period after surgery..... I jus got mine yesterday and I am in so much pain ..... please recommend something .... so much pain[emoji17] please help Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

1 hour walking the dog at the very least 4 times a week (often before going to work). I do this more for my head than my body to be honest.

I wish I had half the energy some of you guys have! I watch my two grandsons ages 3 and 1 five days a week. After that I enjoy long sits on the couch instead of long bike rides or hikes 🤣 You guys are doing great!

I know everyone is different but I didn't have much pain after surgery so hopefully you will be the same. I was worried about getting sick because I've had issues with pain medicines making me sick in the past (my chart says I'm allergic to Demoral but it isn't really an allergy, it just made me terribly sick after I had my wisdom teeth taken out). I'd just be sure to tell the surgeon about your concerns. ...They put a patch behind my ear to help with nausea before surgery (I think I wore it for a couple days). They were also giving me liquid medicines for nausea for a while too in the hospital. I never threw up. Now that I think of it I have nausea medicine that I got filled prior to surgery and I've never had to take it (surgery was last July). Good luck with your surgery!

Thank you! Will do.

All I took out of my bag was my phone, my power bank, and my hairbrush. Probably would've worn chapstick too, but I didn't bother. I packed a couple pads just in case I started in the hospital, but I didn't start my cycle until the day after discharge. Wore the same clothes I came in, but did not wear my bra when leaving. My Kindle and deodorant were neglected; I simply showered when I got home. The hospital will not like it if you wear lotion to the hospital. You're going to be given sanitary wipes to completely clean off when you are there (plus antibacterial soap to use prior to arrival). I barely had enough energy to go to the bathroom, walk down the hallway, watch TV, and read social media. You'll be sleeping most of the time you aren't being poked and prodded for medical tests. Not necessarily for the hospital, but I'd pack a pillow and leave it in the car for when it's time to go home. The ride home was bumpy and I coughed a lot so it helped having that brace.

You don’t need to bring all that. I took a bag and out of the 6 things (if I remember it was a portable charger, face wipes. Adult Coloring book and makers, chapstick, hair brush and an extra pair of underwear) only used one; charger for my prone. Slept most of the time I was at the hospital.

I would just caution against bringing anything with a heavy scent. I had to share a room, and if my roommate had brought aromatherapy oils or scented lotions I would have cried.