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That's what I'm thinking. I suppose I could ask my doc and just stick to light resistance, cardio and swimming for awhile. My surgery date is 6/25. I'm getting a little nervous to be honest.

Thanks Ms.AntiBand. Also, what about swimming? I like to swim a mile about 3-5 times a week.

How soon can you start doing exercises involved your core? Sit-ups, leg lifts, etc?

I'm sitting at 328 a d have been around 300+ for about 6 years. I am 29 years old and very active. I go to the gym a few times a week as well as swim a mile almost everyday. My weight issues come from over eating, over drinking and who wants a salad when they're drunk/hung over??? Yep I can do some damage on a dollar menu. Also I work in oil refineries all over the country. I spend about 6 months a year staying in hotels, eating out or drive thru. I eat really healthy during the day, but then I feel starved and over eat at dinner time. Also I barely work out when I'm on the job, because my job is physically demanding and I'm usually sore or tired after work. It's getting worse too as I get heavier.

I am currently talking with a surgeon about having the sleeve done. I have been approved to have surgery as soon as I am ready to schedule it. I am a little concerned about loose skin and losing muscle? I am a pretty muscular guy, with a belly and a "winter coat" that doesn't go away in the summer :-/ What is the reality of loose skin, how long does it last, and what can be done to prevent it/get rid of it. I realize there will be some with weight loss, but am I looking at a year or two before I can take my shirt off at the beach??? Also, how much muscle do you lose? Thanks for your input! -p