Ok so if your two weeks post op what exercise program are you doing?

Last monday I signed up at PF and have been going every day till Friday. I plan on going to the gym Monday - Friday and taking my 2 days off on the week end. I seen a trainer on Friday and he is putting together a strength training program for me to start Next week. so I think he said it will be every other day strenght training and the other days cardio. So Last week I worked out Monday - Friday for 1 hr each time. And That is what I would like to stick to 1 hr a day Monday - Friday.

So What do you plan to do for exercise???

I'm not doing much of anything my doc did say to not lift any weights yet,but I'll be getting laid off from my job on the 27th so I'll be able to focus more on starting an exercise regimen!

I added strength last week as I also had a hernia and they wouldn't release me until fully healed felt like jello after the first day lol so out of shape for the legs and arms still walking at lunch and going to the gym after supper.

I finally walked the one mile track around the lake today.. it was a beautiful way to start the day. the sunrise was awesome and I am so proud that i finally made that mile. Look out now world, i'll be walking all over you

I finally walked the one mile track around the lake today.. it was a beautiful way to start the day. the sunrise was awesome and I am so proud that i finally made that mile. Look out now world, i'll be walking all over you

Way to go!!! Feels good now doesn't it?

I have been walking 2 miles eachday/ 6 days a week since I had my surgery. I'm now able to walk that in 30 minutes! I want to add a zumba class or a workout dvd to add some extra.

I'm still going to the gym. I meet with a trainer and he gave me a work out to do. I do 30 minutes of cardio and than I do 30 minutes of strenght training. After surgery I started on the treadmll since I'm use to walking. Now I've moved on to the ellipitcal, When I can do this a a certain pace and not feel winded I'm moving to a differnt machine I can't think of what it is called but it is like the elliptical. My strenght training I was only doing 15 to 20 lbs because of the limit the Dr. put on me. But I'm now doing 25-30lbs. So I'm pushing my self harder now that restriction is removed from me. And I can tell also, I walk out of the gym now looking like I just got out of the shower and forgot to dry off.

 

So have you changed any thing in your work out?

2 miles in 30 minutes?? you sure you are walking! Now I feel slow cuz it takes me 20 minutes to do one mile...

My port area is still sore, but not sore enough to stop me. I'm still not lifting much weight because of it, but I am becoming a walkalholic. Also, my skin on my belly feels like it has rug burn, but when I touch it, it doesn't increase the sensation. I'm guessing its the nerves sending weird signals to my brain from the trauma of the surgery. It doesn't hurt, just there constantly and feels funny.

2 miles in 30 minutes?? you sure you are walking! Now I feel slow cuz it takes me 20 minutes to do one mile...

 

My port area is still sore, but not sore enough to stop me. I'm still not lifting much weight because of it, but I am becoming a walkalholic. Also, my skin on my belly feels like it has rug burn, but when I touch it, it doesn't increase the sensation. I'm guessing its the nerves sending weird signals to my brain from the trauma of the surgery. It doesn't hurt, just there constantly and feels funny.

 

My still is sore occasionally, now since i've had my fill it's been really sore but it's starting to ease up a little. Does anyone have an issue when bending over, can you feel it. Not really pain but just something. It bothers me. I dont know I want to get to the point where I never feel it.

My still is sore occasionally, now since i've had my fill it's been really sore but it's starting to ease up a little. Does anyone have an issue when bending over, can you feel it. Not really pain but just something. It bothers me. I dont know I want to get to the point where I never feel it.

 

MandaElaine, You are making me laugh! I can feel mine also. I just hope mine never gets to the point that it sticks out. I went to a meeting right after surgery and there was a lady there that hers stuck out. She had a big knot in the middle of her stomach. That I thought was gross. Feeling it is fine but I don't want to see it

MandaElaine, You are making me laugh! I can feel mine also. I just hope mine never gets to the point that it sticks out. I went to a meeting right after surgery and there was a lady there that hers stuck out. She had a big knot in the middle of her stomach. That I thought was gross. Feeling it is fine but I don't want to see it

 

Ewwww, no way! I can feel mine now, I sure dont want it poking out looking like something of the movie Alien. Of course being 100 lbs lighter by that point I guess I wont mind too bad.

Yeah I can feel mine when I bend. It's like i have to readjust myself and bend a different way. Feels ackward !

I am still struggling with consistent exercise. I'm not as motivated to stick to a routine as I was before the band. Crazy, I know. I need to be accountable and commit to going to a class, and schedule the time. When I go out of town this weekend I'm determined to hit the hotel gym at least once.

Ok Natalie

I am still struggling with consistent exercise. I'm not as motivated to stick to a routine as I was before the band. Crazy, I know. I need to be accountable and commit to going to a class, and schedule the time. When I go out of town this weekend I'm determined to hit the hotel gym at least once.

 

 

Ok Natalie I going to hold you to working out at least once over the weekend!

Natalie, success hinges on our exercise program. The band controls the amount we can eat, and we can choose what foods we eat, but the key to success is burning them calories (and getting enough protein so we burn fat and not muscle)!

 

Besides, exercise gives you more energy and less stress! no matter how much it wears you out! if you need a class to be accountable, find one. If you need us to yell, errr support you.. we are here. Even though I haven't posted when I walk (which is my exercise at this point), I think of you ladies every time I walk, especially when I am not sure I want to. I can almost hear you all cheering me on or yelling, errr encouraging me to get off my butt. Hear us cheering you Natalie!!!

 

still hoping for a treadmill to find its way home to me... esp before the bad weather hits. but I have been having fun watching the sunrise as I walk the mile track around the lake. such a peaceful way to start my day. I never dreamed I would enjoy walking at 430 in the morning, before work!

 

My goal is eventually to be able to jog, even if its not far, but to jog for more than five feet, which is probably all I could do now! and to jog, without my flabby stomach flapping against my body making those disgusting noises. I've never been able to run my entire life, because I've always been heavy. I may never run a marathon, but I sure would like to jog the length of the street in front of our house.

 

Anyone have any specific exercise/activity goals for as they lose weight???

Yes, it really is. I was working out probably 6 days a week when I was on my 6 month diet, and I actually enjoy it now that I'm down to a smaller weight, I just lost some momentum. It's amazing how much planning our lives require now that we are banded. Every meal and every work out must be scheduled. Again this is a big challenge but I'm not giving up! I worked out Sunday, I believe Monday and then today. But I need to push it more. And I so appreciate all the support!!

I enjoy Zumba, belly dance, elliptical and recumbent bike. Always been interested in kick boxing and any type of dance. My life has gotten so hectic this summer but I need to MAKE time! I will NOT be a bandster who doesn't exercise and has flabby skin lol

thanks Debbie. I will