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I do my workouts first thing on the morning...the only reason being that I can get it done then without impacting work time or time with family after work. after all, if I get up at 5am and get to work/gym by 6am the rest of the family is sleeping anyway and don't even miss me . I have gotten into the habit over the last year of going to my office at 6am and working for an hour or so before working out. Helps me plan my day and knock out my project list. Helps that the gym is right downstairs from my office.

Lol...can't do that to Tony Horton.

Hi Jen...Clevelander here. I think I posted my info in the "Ohio" thread. Had surgery at the Clinic back in June and everything is going great. Good luck!

Anyone else doing P90X post-surgery? I am now in week 4 (had a VSG on June 17th so I started around 4 weeks post op) and liking the results. I did a few of the 90 days sessions 3 years go and had good results, but the weight came back on after i stopped. This time it's for good as well as building more muscle. Anyone want to join me?

Walmart has some good compression shirts...Starter brand I believe. only $10 or so.

You and I had very similar experiences. Felt great after a few days and back to work soon after. But I wouldn't of done it if my job was physically demanding. Nice to see you here....how's everything going?

I ate chicken a couple weeks post surgery. First puréed and then very well chewed. No problems.

Yes, I agree those are much different circumstances than mine. Your body will let you know when you're ready. Good luck!

4-6 weeks is a long time to be out for this unless you have a physically demanding job. I was back in a week no problem.

Hi! I am having mine done at the clinic but still in preop stage! Who was your surgeon? How was the hospital stay? I'm nervous but excited looking at a early December surgery date hopefully! Sorry....just seeing this now.Dr. Rogula is my surgeon. Hospital stay was outstanding. Lots of great nurses and caregivers. Even the cleaning crew is friendly. It was a 2 day stay (Tuesday surgery and home Thursday around noon). I could have gone home Wednesday night but family was busy so I just stayed and slept and watched a movie. Feel free to ask questions. Good luck!

I doubt that's a "law" but might be the surgeon's protocal.

Re: Stalled Glad to see I'm not alone. Sleeved on June 17th and promptly dropped about 10 lbs in the first week leading up to my one week post op visit. Since then...2 lbs in the last week. Frustrating. Wierd. Why aren't I losing when I''m not eating...and working out? Let's get going

Glad to see I'm not alone. Sleeved on June 17th and promptly dropped about 10 lbs in the first week leading up to my one week post op visit. Since then...2 lbs in the last week. Frustrating. Wierd. Why aren't I losing when I''m not eating...and working out? Let's get going

Haven't had a chance to check in lately, but had my '1 week' follow-up on 6/25 (8 days post surgery) and got a good report from the surgeon. Cleared to progress diet as tolerated and head back to the pool with the kids! Went back to work on 6/24 with no issues...I would have been very bored had I taken the suggested 4 weeks off (I did block my schedule for two weeks...just went in a week earlier). Been ramping up activity with biked riding now. Did a nice 20 mile ride outside on Sunday and trying to get 10 miles on the spin bike every morning. Eager to start lifting weights and maintain some muscle tone, but that will wait a few weeks although I have no pain in abdomen or suture sites.

I tried my first pureed food (buffalo chicken) 6 days post surgery and it went well, except I ate a bit too much (only 1/4 cup) so i'll adjust my intake accordingly. Told my doc at my 8 day post -op appt that I had pureed foods and he said to try something new everyday as tolerated. I'm not to the point (10 days post op) that I can have small bites of chicken and chew the hell out of them with no issues. Rule of thumb - progress as tolerated.

For your spaghetti night, what about spaghetti squash instead of noodles? Also, try making meatballs with the dinner, and foucus on eating one or two of those...and maybe have a little pasta/squash.

Haven't had a chance to check in lately, but had my 1 week follow-up on 6/25 (8 days post surgery) and got a good report from the surgeon. Cleared to progress diet as tolerated and head back to the pool with the kids! Went back to work on 6/24 with no issues...I would have been very bored had I taken the suggested 4 weeks off (I did block my schedule for two weeks...just went in a week earlier). Been ramping up activity with biked riding now. Did a nice 20 mile ride outside on Sunday and trying to get 10 miles on the spin bike every morning. Eager to start lifting weights and maintain some muscle tone, but that will wait a few weeks although I have no pain in abdomen or suture sites.

Hi there....my first check in here though I've posted elsewhere. Sleeved on 6/17 and doing much better than I expected I would be. Pain is nill and no painkillers since the afternoon of 6/18. Trying to stay active with walking the first few days and hopped on my bike for a 10 mile ride today. Want to get metabolism going! Diet is.yogurt, cottage cheese,protein shakes, and homemade broth. Trying to get at least 60 grams of protein. Liquids are water, G2, and diluted apple juice. Might try some puréed food today and have been checking out recipes. Wish I would have fpund this board pre-op...lots of great people and support here! Cheers! MIke 6/17/2014 OH

I had a mainline IV ( inside bicep) and didn't have any issues. Talk with your medical team about your concerns.

Love seeing posts like these just a few days post surgery....totally inspirational!

Good morning....went for a nice walk this morning and had my inaugural post surgical 'knocking boots' session with the wifey. All is good right now

Great job on your 12 lb loss so far. I hear you about the water....I am used to chugging down a 1l bottle and now a bottle lasts a while from slow sipping. Keep up the good work!

Awesome results for you....congrats! You look fantastic and obviously have a great outlook!

I had some slight cramping on day 1 and 2 but it has altogether subsided. Give it time and let things heal!

Yes....easier than the pre-op 2 weeks since you're actually full after having a shake