I'm not due to have surgery until April (no exact date yet), but I just tried out a new cardio kickboxing place by me. I went Saturday and then again last night. I'd like to join, but I'm not sure if it's a good form of exercise post-surgery. I mean, it totally kicked my butt the two times I went and I was ridiculously sore (especially in my abs) afterward. It would be great for the cardio part of the workout, but I'm not sure if it will be as great for the muscle, loose skin part. There's no weight lifting involved.

Another issue I worry about is drinking Water while exercising (and this would go for any kind of exercising, I guess). Right now when I excersize, I tend to gulp water. Especially at the kickboxing. I know when I'm sleeved, I can no longer gulp water. What would I do? Stop every few minutes to take just a sip of water?

Thanks for any help/input!

Jodi

I'm not due to have surgery until April (no exact date yet), but I just tried out a new cardio kickboxing place by me. I went Saturday and then again last night. I'd like to join, but I'm not sure if it's a good form of exercise post-surgery. I mean, it totally kicked my butt the two times I went and I was ridiculously sore (especially in my abs) afterward. It would be great for the cardio part of the workout, but I'm not sure if it will be as great for the muscle, loose skin part. There's no weight lifting involved.

Another issue I worry about is drinking Water while exercising (and this would go for any kind of exercising, I guess). Right now when I excersize, I tend to gulp water. Especially at the kickboxing. I know when I'm sleeved, I can no longer gulp water. What would I do? Stop every few minutes to take just a sip of water?

Thanks for any help/input!

Jodi

It is a great work out. I am 4 months post op and go to a boxing/kickboxing gym. It is hard core and is an intense workout. I do 2 hour long classes a week burning 800-1000 calories per class. My dr said only to do it 2 times a week right now with the amount I burn in a work out. My gym is run by pro MMA fighters, the owner is a world champion and they focus on not only the technique, but cardio and your core. You get an overall body work out. It is the best thing ever for me. I did it before surgery and after it is even better. I highly recommend it

It is a great work out. I am 4 months post op and go to a boxing/kickboxing gym. It is hard core and is an intense workout. I do 2 hour long classes a week burning 800-1000 calories per class. My dr said only to do it 2 times a week right now with the amount I burn in a work out. My gym is run by pro MMA fighters, the owner is a world champion and they focus on not only the technique, but cardio and your core. You get an overall body work out. It is the best thing ever for me. I did it before surgery and after it is even better. I highly recommend it

Thank you! I really like the workout I get (well, like is a strong word because it is exercise, after all). It's the hardest workout I've ever done.

Thank you! I really like the workout I get (well, like is a strong word because it is exercise, after all). It's the hardest workout I've ever done.

It is tough, but the results are amazing! It gets easier the more weight you lose. I am now doing things in the works outs that I would have to modify before... I love it! Glad you enjoy it. I also tend to drink Powerade zero versus Water during my workouts. My Dr recommended this. It is zero carbs, calories and all that, but you get the electrolytes back that you need. Being I am 4 months out I can take bigger sips, but I do drink more often then others working out. I tend to take a big gulp and hold it in my mouth and take little sips of it.. if that makes sense. LoL.

You will be able to "gulp" again! I Chug 20 oz during an hour workout. It will take about 8 months but you'll get there. The hardest part is remembering you Can't chug. Hurts bad!