lsu2868

Staples are out and Iam officially on pureed foods now and approved for walking and riding all I want. Basically if it hurts, don't do it...lol I will be going for a nice walk tonight for sure. Time to play so catch up!

I was on a 2 week pre op diet of shakes and clear liquids, all sugar free. My numbers slowly started coming down to the point I did crash down to 55 3 days before surgery. At that point I was taken off one of my diabetes meds. I had my surgery on the 19th and went home on the 21st of August. My numbers were running between 90 and 120 almost immeditely. My Dr. took me off my other diabetes meds and I just have to monitor my numbers to make sure my body is still adjusting correctly. So far so good, numbers have been between 89 and 95 this week. Just watch your numbers and call you Dr if they start getting to low.

I am only 2 weeks post op so I am still walking and building up my strength but I have given myself a start date of Sept 30th to start the C25K. I can't wait. Good luck on your training and stay strong...you got this.

Thanks Laura and tparker, I started walking around the corner and back the day I got home from surgery after 2 days in the hospital. 3 days after surgery I got bored and went to the garage and set up the treadmill (which my wife was not happy about because of my no lifting restriction...oops!!). I started walking in 5 minute intervals at about 2 mph roughly. I would do about 3 or 4 5 minute intervals a day to start. I then moved them to 10 minutes. I also started walking around the warehouse at work the day I went back. The staples have never really been an issue, it has been more about getting tired so easy and fast. I just go til tired and stop but I plan on trying to push myself a little more each day. This morning I did 5 minutes on the treadmill for about .32 miles and then tried the recumbent bike for the 1st time since surgery and did 1.5 miles with no problems. So I did 1.8 miles so far today which if I am not mistaken puts me around 5 miles total. I have along way to go but will get there. Now time to go get these staples out and have a scrambled egg...lol Have a great day everyone.

I have a quick question for those of you who have Blue Cross Blue Shield. My sister and brother-in-law are both seriously considering being sleeved. She called their insurance today, BCBS and was told that they don't cover weight loss surgery. My thought is what if their Dr. prescribed or recommended the surgery? Has anyone else who has BCBS encountered this issue and if so, what steps were taken to finally get approved? Thanks in advance for the help.

Great job! What was your before and now weights and how far post op are you if you don't mind me asking? Keep up the great work.

Well, doesn't look like I am gonna get to much walking in today. I have had the headache from hell all day. I didn't walk the warehouse at lunch as planned. I plan on jumping on the treadmill for a little while tonight but also plan on crashing early. That just means more to do tomorrow but never giving up! Great job everone on your numbers the last few days. Very impressive. I can't wait to get back to full strength so I can get my numbers up there. Best news is, I get my staples removed tomorrow and move to the pureed stage...real food! I am so tired if sweet shakes. I will still have 3 or 4 small shakes to get my protein but so glad to also have real food again. Remember, drink drink drink your liquids!

Happy Birthday and congrats on the AWESOME job! You look great!

Threw in a 4/10 mile walk on the treadmill this morning before breakfast. Today is the day I add one more lap to my daily walk around the warehouse. And of course I will be walking this evening after work. Have a great day everyone!

Great job!

August 19th here and feeling awesome!! Down 24 pounds since surgery and walked 1.6 miles today. I start soft foods Wednesday and can't wait. Stay strong everyone, start walking and moving around and drink drink drink your liquids! Get that Protein down as well!

Just walked another .83 miles in 16.83 minutes. Still small but a start. I just have to keep adding to it every day.

Gee...I wonder why...lol Hope you feel better soon. Hard falls do suck.

I downloaded the "Map my Walk" app on my phone. My wife and I went and walked at a track not to far from the house. We walked .78 miles. I know that doesn't put a dent in the 100 miles, but it's a start. I felt good and wasn't as tired afterwards. How do I go about sharing or is this the honor system...lol?

Great topic and a great way to get workout ideas. For me, I am 2 weeks post op today. I have started a walking program to build up my strength. For now, I walk on the tread mill in 10 minute intervals about 3 to 4 times a day. At work, my boss and I measured out the warehouse and 9 laps around the outside lanes of the warehouse equals just over 1 mile. Well, the first time I tried it I thought 9 laps was no big deal..lol I did it, but was worn out the rest of the day. So, The rest of the week I walked 4 laps everyday. This week I am going to add a lap and walk 5 laps. Next week 6 laps and so on. Oct 1st, I plan on starting the Couch 2 5K program. I am also looking for a bike to begin riding. I used to love riding and I am very much interested in getting back into it. I will just be glad to get my strength and stamina back up to normal, but I am not letting it slow me down.

OUCH!! Glad you are ok. I had a nasty spill one time while test riding a bike I was thinking about buying. The chain broke when I shifted gears and wound up in the rear wheel. They were shocked at the store when I walked back up with the bike and was bloody. Needless to say, they did't care about the bike...just me. I guess if I was thinking right I could have gotten a deeeep discount on that bike...lol

Oh no...I would do it like I have been doing my walking. Started slow and adding a little more distance at a time. Biking would be the same. As for post surgery soreness, I feel great! I still get a little tired easy, but I am not letting it slow me down. Just taking it easy. I have also given myself a date of Oct 1st to start the Couch to 5K program. I just need to start looking for a decent bike, I don't want a cheapo from Wally world or anything. I want one that will last.

I am 2 weeks post op, but will do what I can. I am rebuilding my strength up daily. Does walking on a treadmill count? Is there an app that would also track steps and or miles walked on a treadmill or recumbent bike?

I love this thread. Great job on starting your biking experience. I am looking to get back into biking again. Many many years ago I did some mountain biking and had a Gary Fisher mountain bike. I loved that thing...til it was stolen and I lost my motivation. But it is back and I am ready. I do have a question though. I a 2 weeks post op right now, how long should I wait before starting a bike exercise program? I live in Louisiana so there are no mountains, just flat with the occasional hill. I am already walking a couple miles a day but I prefer biking to walking. Thanks everyone and everyone is looking great!

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Minimum 60 grams, but 75 to 85 is better. There are alot of ways to help get it while on the road. Protein bars and shakes as well as things like turkey and tuna...lots of protein in those. Good luck on your surgery!

I am at day 11 and really not hungry either. I still get down 4 8oz shakes a day plus almost 64oz of water a day and occasional Jello. I start pureed on wed 9/4. I just try and have something every 2 hours. Just make sure you are getting your liquids and protein, that is very important right now.

Great job and very inspiring! I am almost 2 weeks post op and can't wait for the opportunities that a healthier lifestyle will bring me and my wife. I have started a pretty good walking routine both at home on the treadmill as well as at work in our warehouse. I have set a date of Oct. 1st for myself to start the Couch 2 5K program. I figure that will give me plenty of time to heal up from my surgery. Thanks again for sharing your story and I wish you continued success in the future.

Looking great! Keep it going!

Great job!!!