I have to be honest, I haven't been told to go on my soft diet and I began to eat saltine crackers. I have lost32 pounds already and have been walking. When would I be able to exercise?

I have to be honest' date=' I haven't been told to go on my soft diet and I began to eat saltine crackers. I have lost32 pounds already and have been walking. When would I be able to exercise?[/quote']

Congrats on 32 #, that's awesome! My doctor gave me permission to start walking 2 weeks post op, and start full exercising 6 weeks post op!

Congrats on 32 #' date=' that's awesome! My doctor gave me permission to start walking 2 weeks post op, and start full exercising 6 weeks post op![/quote']

When were you sleeved? How much have you lost!?

I was sleeved on 8/28 and as of a week ago I lost 35#. Start weight was 225.

I was sleeved on 8/28 and as of a week ago I lost 35#. Start weight was 225.

I was sleeved on 8/27 and I'm only down 22#. What are you doing to drop ?? I've been stuck for a week .

I have been walking 2 miles a day on the treadmill, eating 3 meals and 2 snacks ( usually a protein bar) I drink lots of crystal light all day. I'm going to start back to Zumba next week.

I travel a lot for work, so food can be a challenge. I make all my food with me for the week. I've been making all recipes in muffin tins for portion Control.

That is AWESOME! I was sleeved 9/28/12. And I've only lost 20 an that's from first dr visit til now.

ONLY??? 20 pounds is AMAZING!! Keep up the great work!

Thank you I'm trying! I haven't exercised yet and i know i need to! I should be at least walking! I have trouble with fluids as well

I know the lack of exercise is what made me "fluffy" to begin with. As much as I loathe to exercise , I have to admit it has made a huge difference. Plus I feel great after I do it. Once you get into a routine you will get into it!

Hey all. I too had my surgery on 10/1. I'm down 35 lbs total from the beginning of my 2 week pre op diet till today. 18 lbs from day of surgery. I began walking 8 hrs after surgery and I try to walk everyday. I was cleared at my one week post op for salsa dancing and I now dance twice a week. Looking forward to getting cleared for lifting weights in another 3.5 weeks.

Congrats urboy! Sounds like you are on a great path!!

Thanks PB!

That is awesome. So basically get off my butt correct! Lol

That is awesome. So basically get off my butt correct! Lol

Get a workout buddy. Makes it MUCH easier!

Everyone is different . I just think you get what you put in to the sleeve. So I figure I try to do as much as I can safely while the motivation is still fresh. I know there may be a point that I might slack and get comfortable. But I'm trying to avoid that for as long as possible. So attack the fat with all you have. Lol