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Squats on the smith machine aren't helping you. Actually, they are just plain not safe. If you don't have access to free weights (what kind of gym has a smith machine but no free weights?), then do you have kettle bells or dumb bells? Some lunge walking with those would be MUCH better than the smith machine. Still, your best bet is to get to a gym with free weights and get into the Starting Strength program, or Madcows, or something along those lines.

I have one lindt chocolate truffle almost every night. Its 70 calories, but is one of the best parts of my evening. The good thing is that I have never eaten two....only one (I*'m seven weeks post op, and have been doing this for two or three weeks), and before surgery I would have easily eaten 10 before I knew it. Still its against the "rules" but its my one cheat thing per day. Other than that, I actually eat WAY healthier than I did pre surgery, and I exercise every day. Oh, I also eat way too fast, and dont chew enough. I do observe the Water rule, but only because if I drink during or after a meal, it hurts because there is no room for it. oh, also (!) I eat about 1500 calories per day at 7 weeks. But, I'm not sure that is a confession. (?)

Week 1 day 2 completed today. Damn near killed me, but I finished all the runs. I hope I can keep it up!

I run about 175 grams per day. But, I know that's not the norm here. I've lost 30 pounds in six weeks, for what its worth.

Thanks for the input. I had sutures and steri strips. Strips came off after about two weeks, and the last of the sutures came up out of the skin last weekend, so I pulled them out with tweezers. All incisions are still red at this point though.

I will be starting week 7 on Tuesday, and my incisions are still red, and the main one (where the stomach came out) still has a scab, Is this normal? I did have diabetes before surgery (blood sugar is normal now, and has been for several weeks), so I was thinking that could be slowing things up. It doesnt look like I should call the surgeon, but I just wanted to see what the consensus was out there. How long until the incisions completely healed for you?

I was a BMI of 41 and a diabetic before surgery. I'm 5 weeks post op, and am diabetes free. It's incredible. The sleeve is one of the best things to ever happen to me. Good luck on your journey!

well, as a follow up, I started walking, and can walk a mile and a half with ease, and I also started weightlifting last week (week 4 I think). I'm doing the starting strength program. I am really sore today, and am loving every minute of it!

For Breakfast I just had two hard boiled eggs, and two slices of bacon. That seems like a lot to me at 4 weeks. Hopefully it will keep me full for a while,

A few options: 1. most machines at the gym have a diagram on them to show you how to use them. Pick a weight that is about 70% of the highest weight you cant move, and do 3 or 4 sets of 10 or so repetitions. Pick one machine to do arms, one for chest, and one or two for legs. This should be a good start. 2. sign up for a class at your gym that uses weights. There should be plenty, and if you walk by the class area and see them using barbells or dumb bells in their routine, check the schedule to get the name of the class, then go to one that fits your schedule. 3. get the p90x videos off the net (a session with a trainer might be cheaper), and give the body weight exercises a try. If you can get through the entire p90x program, you are in better shape than most people in this country. Best of luck on your journey!

VSG four weeks ago, and am getting my molds made for Invisalign on Friday! This time next year, I should be a whole new person! I love this working on me stuff. When they said Invisalign is hard because your eating patterns get all messed up, I said I'm already in that boat, so I might as well get straight teeth out of the deal!!

I know its against the wisdom offered on this board, but maybe you should try to eat more. I know that's heresy around here, but I'm serious. Also, if you're not exercising, give that a go as well (I started just walking down the street, and have already progressed to getting a gym membership last week). These two things have worked well for me so far (no week 3 stall here, just steady weight loss).

I know I am atypical, but... I am eating about 1750 cals per day (4 weeks out tomorrow). Weight is coming off very well. I eat about anything (try to stick to healthy choices), just in very small quantites. I do eat every few hours, however. If I dont eat every few hours, then yes, I feel hungry. My Doctor seemed to think I was doing fine, and given the what the scale and measuring tape say, I am inclined to agree.

If you could post what he says about it, I would really appreciate it. I had my three week appointment last week, but wasnt having a headache at the time, so I forgot to ask!

Well, I am four weeks out, and have started to have headaches for some reason. At first, I thought it was a blood sugar thing (had diabetes before surgery), but I checked my blood sugar and its not that. Anyway, just wanted to check to see if anyone else started having headaches at the three week time frame. Weight loss is great, and everything else is going wonderfully. Thanks.

I started walking during week two, and am now doing one mile twice per day (two miles total per day). I am now almost 4 weeks out, and joined a gym today. I start with a personal trainer Monday after work, and will lift twice per week, and do HIIT cardio twice per week (different days) from here on out to see how far that gets me. Later, I intend to give bicycling a try (need to lose a little more weight before I climb onto a bike in public! :smile1:. Short answer, 2 weeks to start walking a real distance, and my doctor said 3-4 weeks to start a serious workout (lifting, crossfit, that sort of thing). Good luck on your path!

Almost 4 weeks out, and HELL YES. I'm already off of my diabetes meds (blood sugar normal) and blood pressure is already normal. Can't wait to get off the CPAP, but I am confident that will come in time. The process is a pain, but its WELL worth it.

Clots can kill you. I'm willing to take a few $5 shots to minimize that risk. I had three blood thinner shots while in the hospital, and I HATE shots...but given the risks, I was happy to get them.

Honestly, I eat about 1500 calories per day, and am at 3 weeks two days. I try to eat all healthy foods, but have had a piece of chocolate or two. I am down nearly 30 lbs since surgery, and have yet to hit the three weeks stall. I cant imagine the people who eat only 5-600 calories per day, and I'm sure they are staggered that I eat 1500. Its a crazy world, and we are all different!

My Doc didn't say when I could eat lettuce.... When did you give it a try? Like a chicken Caesar salad? Thanks.

I would like to get an idea of how much people exercise post op. I will be four weeks post op next week and hope to begin exercising this weekend. I'll probably be slow at first, but hope to make progress pretty quickly.

Everytime I see this thread title, it makes me crave chinese food!!

I tried it at two weeks, and it made me sick. So, I am working with 5 hour energy for now, until I can get the courage to try coffee again!

Had it pre and post op. Looks pretty common since there are no "didnt get any" replies. I also had bruising at the injection site. I was told this was common.

Def agree on the McDs food choice...it was bad, but my choices were VERY limited. One thing I realize I have little knowledge on is how to prepare a healthy meal....I know what health foods are, but constructing a healthy meal is a whole other thing. Any good ideas or websites for this? Maybe a cooking class?