I've noticed that many of you have lost quite a bit of weight in a short period of time. I am following the instructions of my surgeon but my weight loss is not fast.I would like to add that I am menopausal and at 51 years old weight loss prior to VSG was a nightmare. I would like to know what is everyones exercise plan.

Walking helps me tremendously. The key to exercise effectiveness for fat loss is to stay in your target heart rate zone for 45-60 min. For you that is approx 101-118 beats per minute. to start out however, 84-101 BPM is adequate.

Several types of medications can lower your maximum heart rate and, therefore, lower your target heart rate zone. Beta blockers, most anti-arrhythmic medications, some Calcium blockers and digoxin are among the most common. In some people, H-2 blockers prescribed for acid reflux also reduce maximum heart rate. If you're taking any of these medications, ask your doctor if you need to use a lower target heart rate.

Walking helps me tremendously. The key to exercise effectiveness for fat loss is to stay in your target heart rate zone for 45-60 min. For you that is approx 101-118 beats per minute. to start out however, 84-101 BPM is adequate.

Several types of medications can lower your maximum heart rate and, therefore, lower your target heart rate zone. Beta blockers, most anti-arrhythmic medications, some Calcium blockers and digoxin are among the most common. In some people, H-2 blockers prescribed for acid reflux also reduce maximum heart rate. If you're taking any of these medications, ask your doctor if you need to use a lower target heart rate.

Thank you. The heart rate information is very helpful. I feel like I have to work extra hard because I am menopausal and my metabolism is so slow.

Execerise is the problem for me. I can't walk on hard surfaces due to Osteo arthritis of othe knees. Too much hard surfce jars and hurts. I can walk on soft sufaces though for a short period. :-)

I had surgery October 24, 2012 I lost 8 lbs.prior to surgery working with a Nutritionist and excercising and I have went from 230 lbs to 201 lbs since surgery. I have continued to excercise with the exception of the 3 week waiting period after surgery.

I do Water arobics and water zumba. I try to attend these classes for one hour, 4 times a week and I'm proud when I make it at 3 times a wk. The excercises are low impact because you are in the water and most pools have a handicapped chair that can get you in and out of the water versus using the pool ladder.

I recently started back to weight lifting/weight machines this week but I've only done that once this week. The Holidays are keeping me busy.

Most gyms, YMCA's and KROC Centers(Salvation Army) offer these classes. Water Zumba is fun, but you get a more intense workout with water arobics.Give it a try, it is really helping me a lot and it increases your energy level, also

it helps you heal quicker. I am 66 years old.