Hi Everyone:

I have been going to exercise classes 2x a week in preparation for my sleeve next month. I also try to do something extra like workout at home whether it's Zumba Exilerate, Just Dance II, III, Gold's Gym Cardio Wii workout, use my shake weight, weights and exercise ball while watching tv, go bike riding, etc. I noticed not many people from my support group stay for exercise class and it's ashame. I am not looking forward to loose skin that's what motivates me. I know I will need surgery afterwards in my belly area, but as far as my arms and legs, I am tight already and will continue to exercise even harder the next 3 wks until surgery. I also believe exercising now will help me during the recovery stage. Why do people wait to exercise afterwards? Some people rely on the surgery alone and it is just a tool, the rest is up to you to stay active and get moving to lose the rest... HELLLLOOOOOOOOOO!!! I don't like to exercise but I know it is a package deal along with the sleeve. Is anyone listening to the doctors and nutritionists? Does anyone think like me or am I alone in this exercise/weight loss journey?!?!

Good luck with that. Life isn't fair. Maybe if it was, even you wouldn't need WLS!

So...how many different diets, exercise programs, diet pills, hypnosis, etc. etc. etc. has everyone tried?

So...which ones worked? Helped us take off, and keep off the pounds?

So...what caused obesity for you? I know for me there has been a few things - a strong family trait, combined with low metabolism, throw in some emotional eating, add asthma, let it sit...ferment with some depression fueled by unsuccessful wt. loss attempts and there you have it - tadaa! A moderately obese 46 year old RN, mother of 2. Oh, did I mention - my skinny husband and daughter eat probably twice as much as I do? I probably forgot, too, that I go to the gym 3-6 times a week , and although my asthma keeps me from doing as much or as brisk a cardio workout as my daughter who plays volleyball and is on the track team (I can probably spend no more than an hour on the elliptical)' I can still lift and press more than her (as well as at least half the teenage boys that come?)

I think what I am getting at is this - just as there is more than 1 simple explanation for why we are obese ( for everyone it is usually the result of many factors,put together) so too is there more than 1 treatment for it, and anyone who thinks they can go and have surgery and voila, their problems are over, are in for a real and sad surprise. You will see it said all over this blog, and in any credible literature on the subject - the sleeve is a TOOL for weight loss, a powerful one if used correctly, but it is only one piece of the puzzle. It will help us control portions, but we still have to make the right choices in what we eat to stay healthy. So too we must exercise - exercise keeps the body running. Would u let a car sit for 2 years and expect it to run properly? No, and neither would it look good!

I will not be having surgery until January due to staffing issues at work, so I am looking at this as a gift - a chance to get in the best possible shape before my surgery, so I can hopefully recover quickly , and get on with my life.

I agree wholeheartedly! I joined a gym n got a personal trainer in March to prepare for Friday's surgery. I do believe it will all pay off. I have a routine that I am going to miss for the next 4 weeks and the coming back part is what scares me!

Just my opinion, but I strongly believe that if you start exercising pre-op, it will make for an easier post-op recovery. You need to be up and walking hours after your surgery and then as part if your daily routine going forward. I didn't want my body to get its first dose of exercise fresh out of surgery or when my only nutrition was coming from Clear liquids etc. I truly believe this played a big part in my super easy recovery.

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So...how many different diets' date=' exercise programs, diet pills, hypnosis, etc. etc. etc. has everyone tried?

So...which ones worked? Helped us take off, and keep off the pounds?

So...what caused obesity for you? I know for me there has been a few things - a strong family trait, combined with low metabolism, throw in some emotional eating, add asthma, let it sit...ferment with some depression fueled by unsuccessful wt. loss attempts and there you have it - tadaa! A moderately obese 46 year old RN, mother of 2. Oh, did I mention - my skinny husband and daughter eat probably twice as much as I do? I probably forgot, too, that I go to the gym 3-6 times a week , and although my asthma keeps me from doing as much or as brisk a cardio workout as my daughter who plays volleyball and is on the track team (I can probably spend no more than an hour on the elliptical)' I can still lift and press more than her (as well as at least half the teenage boys that come?)

I think what I am getting at is this - just as there is more than 1 simple explanation for why we are obese ( for everyone it is usually the result of many factors,put together) so too is there more than 1 treatment for it, and anyone who thinks they can go and have surgery and voila, their problems are over, are in for a real and sad surprise. You will see it said all over this blog, and in any credible literature on the subject - the sleeve is a TOOL for weight loss, a powerful one if used correctly, but it is only one piece of the puzzle. It will help us control portions, but we still have to make the right choices in what we eat to stay healthy. So too we must exercise - exercise keeps the body running. Would u let a car sit for 2 years and expect it to run properly? No, and neither would it look good!

I will not be having surgery until January due to staffing issues at work, so I am looking at this as a gift - a chance to get in the best possible shape before my surgery, so I can hopefully recover quickly , and get on with my life.

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I have tried weight watchers, phen phen, portion control on my own, exercise on my own, gyms, workout at work, everything numerous times. I believe what worked the most was portion control and exercise. Now, it's not a matter of looking cute, it's a matter of health. I am on roughly 17 meds and it is not fun. I may not look extremely overweight but I sure feel plenty aches and pains. Diabetes alone is not fun. I want to live to see my teenagers be successful men with families. I want to have all of my body parts. I want to enjoy life again and with God by my side I will achieve my goal. I have been exercising since May. I plan to continue post op even harder. I am also dealing with issues that contributed to me gain in weight over and over. Digging deep to the core of what has been eaten at me emotionally and mentally only to destroy me physically, is not easy. God is making it possible for me to let go of my bitterness against many people who have hurt me time and time again. Our obesity is not about eating, it's much, much deeper than that. Only ignorant people see the outside. Wise people know better. Gastric sleeve is just one tool that will be given to me soon. I am blessed to have all you ladies to express myself with, which is another tool. I also have my nutrition, support, and exercise group. I have my bible study group. I have my some coworkers, some family, some friends that boost me up. Last but never least my Lord, Jesus Christ. I plan to write a book about my life. All of the ups and downs and how hard it has been to finally get to the new, improved, feeling free, feeling beautiful, feeling loved new body and soul Nancy. Stay tuned!!! :-)

Yes, I did a lot of pre surgery working out. My surgery was last February, and I started exercising earnestly in December in hopes of getting my heart in shape and just really get a running start at this thing. I wanted to be up and around asap, and I really think it helped more than I know. I did cardio as much as I could until surgery (which wasn't much, being that I weighed 349, but i was improving every day), and that motivated me to want to do my walking after surgery was done. It's hard to get up EVERY hour and walk after you've been cut on, but it really really helps the healing.

So yes....pre surgery work out= GOOOD!!

I had my surgery on sept 6! Prior to, my mom brought me a treadmill so I started working out before surgery... I had surgery on a Thursday and started bk walking on my treadmill the following Monday. Tomorrow will make two weeks postop. Had my first check up on Monday and down 23 lbs already! With that including the weight ii lost being on the 5 day liquid diet! Exercise is needed in this journey! Your results will be much greater and you'll feel much better!