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Hi kimba5600 how are things going so far? Have been able to start walking some, this will really help if you're sore & with weight loss. Drink as much as you can. Have a great day.

Congrats Vicky. I'm in Cleveland had surgery in 2012 & still maintaining. Keep exercising that's the trick. Plus it helps with the hanging skin.

I know what you mean about Mexico cheaper could cost you you life. I'll keep you all posted on my plans, gotta wait & save.

I am happy for you. Care to share what you had done. Considering tummy tuck, money is the major factor.

Glad that you're back on the exercise track. Sometimes a break is good so long as you come back. See in the gym!!

Sounds like you are taking care of business!! I swear by strength training. It really helps make the loose skin in arms look better.

Good luck to you all!! Be ready to get out of that bed and walk, that will help the soreness you may have. My prayers go out to ya all.

The boots are great, I'm just loving that my feet don't hurt. Before the sleeve my feet hurt no matter what I wore. I'll never go back to that - feels & looks marvelous to be fit.

I did get some pain, but mostly uncomfortable full feeling.

Starting slow but steady is the trick. I have added different stuff to find what I like. Bike riding in my neighbor is my latest. Its harder that riding in the gym, my legs are getting tighter.

Hey exercise is suppose to help us, not hurt us. If you workout to soon you're putting yourself at risk for complications. So everyone be smart get doctors clearance & start smart!! Have fun the gym is not going anywhere. Good luck

Hey Sleeved In Seattle, congrats for return to gym. Take it easy, the bar was too much for your new stomach. Try protein drink instead. When I went back after surgery, I had to remember not to drink to fast or to much without pain. You'll figure out what works for you

Congrats, ask about the nausea meds. They really help. My doc gave me these round like bandaids with medicine. Don't know the name I am sure they will. It went behind my ear & lasted 3 days. I promise you'll feel better each day.

Sounds like things are moving along nicely. I want the same work done (stomach, waist & skin hanging on back), anyone got $10,000??? I take all forms of payment!! Seriously keep up the good work our prayers are with ya

Jar just read about those 3 kids, you have permission to rest!!!

Wow jar312 I'm tired just reading your post. Are you still taking the vitamins & eating 50-60 GMs of protein? If not, that will zap your energy. Also with finishing school & trying to log 100 miles in a month, maybe you are just stretching yourself too thin (no pun). Try backing off some intense exercise time & check how you're eating, if things don't improve maybe you need to check with the doc. Keep up the great work, and rest when you can.

I am over a year out I do cardio (elipical, spinning, swimming laps) 3-4 days week and free weights 2 days. I have added riding my bike 45-50 minutes through neighborhood. I found biking in the gym is a lot different that on street. Results are great & I just move whenever I can.

Glad you're ready to exercise, but your doctor will give you the go ahead. I suggest taking walks until you're cleared. Remember you had major surgery. Good luck

Don't compare yourself to others. The less you have to lose the slower it will come off. Keep eating right & increase your exercise as tolerated this is what helped me. I only had about 45-50 lbs to lose & I never had that big lose, but I am proud to say I loss the weight at my own pace. Good luck to you!!!

Hi don't sweat it, actually you should sweat at the gym & keep eating right. That happened to me and I just kept eating & exercising and then I started losing again. Good luck to you!!!

Swimsuit After Pic Sept 21.zipHi my name is Angie and I am 49 years old with two children. I am so excited to share my story. I had my surgery July 2011. I started out at 242 lbs and now I way 191 lbs. I have attached before pictures and I am so proud of my progress. I feel amazing and have the energy level of a 20 year old, I keep up with my sons 18 & 22 now. I consider myself an athlete, I workout at the gym 4 times a week, and get any for of exercise (walking the dog, taking the stairs, riding the bike) every day. My health has improved so much, my diabetes is gone and the hypertension although it remains (genetic I think) requires only a very low dose of medications. So for you that are deciding to have the surgery or just getting started, I swear it is the best thing that I could have done for myself. I will say that the hanging skin is yuck, but with the right foundations and clothes I manage to hide it. I considered plastic surgery, but that $10,000 price tag cancelled that thought. My surgeon told me he could feel my muscle tone and to keep doing what I was doing at the gym and the skin may not go away, but it does look better if you have muscle tone. From my pictures, I think you will agree that exercise is working. Good luck to everyone, I really enjoy reading your stories and I hope I motivated someone else.

I'm 7 wks post-op and only lost 17 lbs, how much have you all loss at this point. Just got fitnesspal to chart meals, only problem it keeps telling me I'm not eating enough calories. We need a gastric diet app