Malcy

Great topic. As someone just getting started, I'd love to hear some tips from vets on which things helped them out. I will say that I have a 32oz Contigo water bottle glued to my side all day, every day that helps me track my water intake. I have a Samsung Gear watch that I wear when I exercise. I am still on soft foods, but am looking into a food tracker to help me once I transition to the next stage. Right now my top contenders are My Fitness Pal and Lose It.

Congratulations to you, and shout out to you also @Orchids&Dragons. Both of you hit incredible milestones and I'm very happy for you. You guys give me something to look forward to.

You look fantastic!

Please tell her we're all here rooting for her and praying for her speedy recovery

You aren't joking. Lately I haven't had any action so I'm starting to feel like my train has jumped the track altogether !

@FluffyChix thanks for the insightful and useful post. I'm working on getting all my legs together and I feel like this surgery has given me a good start. My 5th leg definitely needs some work getting the train on schedule lol

@Frustr8 you are in my prayers. @ellie123 I am so glad you are doing better. Please keep is posted on your recovery.

I started back a couple weeks ago with a Zumba class. I was fine on the first song but was practically crawling out at the end. But each class I noticed I had more endurance. As far as weight loss I really can't say because I'm in a stall right now. But I will tell that continuing to workout even when I'm not losing is helping me cope with the stall because I know it won't be long before the scale moves. And honestly I don't see how exercise could not contribute to weight loss.

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Love love love this post! As someone relatively new to wls (1 mo post op) I can tell you that I feel like I'm going to print your post so I can reflect on it when I am further along in my journey. Thank you for sharing and congrats to you on your success.

I was cleared for aerobic / cardio at my 2 week check up. However my Dr said I cannot do anything that requires lifting over 20 lbs do I'm sticking to walking and Zumba for now.

Welcome! I have learned so many valuable things from the discussions on topics that I wouldn't even know to ask. I check with my Dr on specific or major issues but other than that I refer to the chats. I hope you find there's a wealth of information and some great folks on here.

Thank you for this sound advice because I was thinking of cutting a meal out.

Cheers!

I am glad you posted this question. I am 1 month post op and am in a stall also. I'm feeling a little anxious about moving into soft foods.

Very cute! I really like it

Congrats to you. Take it slow, slow small sips and you will get the fluids down. Like @NewBodySoon says get your walking in and make sure to rest. You got this!

You all inspire me with your stories. I cannot WAIT until I lose so much weight that I need to buy smaller clothes!!

You guys are the best!

You look great!

Same here. The only thing that has made me sick is vitamins, otherwise haven't had much trouble with food. I am coming up on my 1 month (9/2) and keep watching the scale. I'm feeling like I'm not losing fast enough, or enough. Im moving on to soft foods and quite nervous about it. I know it's not healthy and hoping I stop obsessing over the scale soon.

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Thank you! Your suggestion is right in line with the others. It sounds like I definitely need to increase the protein a little bit. I am still on a PPI for another couple weeks. I haven't been drinking too much during class because I was feeling like I was going to lose my cookies but I might slow down and take an extra few sips during class.

My NUT cleared me for Zumba but no lifting. It sounds like I might need to add that extra ounce and I am working on increasing my water as well. I want to push myself but also want to be sensible. That's why I wanted to ask the community for feedback. I don't want to use anything as a excuse to slow down if the feelings are normal.