I am so ready to start working out.I had my surgery on April 28th and I have lost 25 pounds and it seems like I am on a stand still.So Do ya'll think it is to soon to start working out?Please let me know what ya'll do.

Thanks

Joyce

4/28/04 Banded

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Joyce: I started working out a month after I was banded. I started slow and easy. Don't try to do too much too fast. I started out walking every day then progressed up to doing weight training and power walking. SLow and easy is the best way.

I was banded on APril 6, 2004 and started working out a month later. So you should be OK in my opinion. What does your doc say?

I started walking 2 weeks after surgery. Now I ride my bike.

I was told by my doctor to not start working out until I was on solid foods wich was 6 weeks post op. I do not exercise much. I do ride my stationary bike 2 miles a day 3x's a week but I'm faithful with my 5lb dumbells and ankle weights. I work my arms and legs every night while I'm watching TV (20 minutes)Every now and then I will go for a walk with my neighboor and I have noticed a big difference just from that. My weight loss is 2 pounds a week so I'm content right now with that pace. I am just 3 months post op so the weight is coming off with minimal effort but I know as I get further out I will have to pick up the pace and exercise more to get the weight off.

Thanks so much for the reply.I talked with the nurse last Friday an he gave me the go ahead.I am a a stand still with my weight lost.I figure if I start working out it will help.I have lost 25 pounds so far and I think that is good.But you hear people talking how they loss aleast 2 to 3 pounds a week.I am losing inches.Any other things you all could tell me would help.

Thanks

Joyce

4/28/04 Dr.Spiegel

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Joyce, you've done great! Losing inches is just as important as losing lbs.