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I am 20 days post op. Yay! I notice I lost weight (expected) however because I can not lift weights, my arms are sort of hangy. I also haven't had the energy to actually work out, but I've been restless. I guess that's my body saying you should work out Cassy...right? I'm a bit nervous due to occasional lightheadedness which is due to dehydration. However, I feel I need to start working out now. I've never had any form of surgery until this Gastric Bypass, and honestly it threw me for a loop regarding my recovery. I've never felt so weak or helpless. Everyday I get better and feel better, but I have to do better with my water intake. My body is not use to not drinking water. I crave it, I just can't get it all in the way I want. I'm still on the pureed stage, but I don't think I'm doing this right. One day at a time right? :-\
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You can go out for a nice walk, but don't worry about "working out". Your body is in full, "burn as many calories as possible" mode which DOES have you jumping out of your skin. With your new, lower set point, your body doesn't WANT to be its current weight anymore.
But, now that you know this, you can also know that a walk will take care of that excess energy without undue strain.
Drink drink drink. Keep a water bottle in your hand all the time.
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