I had my surgery 13 years ago and the biggest disconnect I have noticed is the lack of support as it pertains to working out after gastric bypass. When I first had my surgery, I walked around my office during my breaks but didn't join a gym. The lack of this lifestyle change, and developing some bad eating habits resulted in a regain of 40 lbs during the first ten years. I finally managed to change my eating habits to vegetarian and started working out regularly. I joined the gym and have been a loyal gym rat ever since. I think the thing that kept me away was the insecurity of not knowing how to use the machines and thinking "everybody knows I had surgery!' I finally hired a trainer and she knew little, if anything, about gastric bypass and some of the limitations. She read up on the surgery and developed a workout routine to suit my needs. Since I joined this and another forum, I have received a lot of messages from local people who wanted to workout with me and I have met some of them at my gym and given them a workout. I have looked for trainers who offer workouts to gastric bypass patients and I cannot find anybody locally! So I'm wondering if any of my fellow gastric friends have received training from someone who focuses on the gastric/lap band community? I am thinking of getting my personal trainer certification and just focusing on this community!

I had my surgery 13 years ago and the biggest disconnect I have noticed is the lack of support as it pertains to working out after gastric bypass. When I first had my surgery' date=' I walked around my office during my breaks but didn't join a gym. The lack of this lifestyle change, and developing some bad eating habits resulted in a regain of 40 lbs during the first ten years. I finally managed to change my eating habits to vegetarian and started working out regularly. I joined the gym and have been a loyal gym rat ever since. I think the thing that kept me away was the insecurity of not knowing how to use the machines and thinking "everybody knows I had surgery!' I finally hired a trainer and she knew little, if anything, about gastric bypass and some of the limitations. She read up on the surgery and developed a workout routine to suit my needs. Since I joined this and another forum, I have received a lot of messages from local people who wanted to workout with me and I have met some of them at my gym and given them a workout. I have looked for trainers who offer workouts to gastric bypass patients and I cannot find anybody locally! So I'm wondering if any of my fellow gastric friends have received training from someone who focuses on the gastric/lap band community? I am thinking of getting my personal trainer certification and just focusing on this community![/quote']

Do it. I'm having the same problem early in the game. Love the gym for cardio and now that I've had surgery (3 weeks ago) I'm wondering what else to do? I know I should start weight training, but observing some of the trainers and their trainees, I just don't know....they're all pretty much in shape already. I'd love to work with someone who had the surgery and understands the unique challenges.

I have thought about doing exactly what you are taking about. The trainer my hubby got for me had no clue about rny, but he listened to what I wanted to do and helped me in the regards. I then had a friend help me with some other exercises. I have also found that trainers do not understand people with autoimmune diseases. My RA and RNY gives me a very different view of the world of fitness.

I think the key is to find a good routine for working out and start the habit early. I was back playing soccer 8 weeks after my surgery. It has really helped during this time.

As for new rny people I always suggest find a goal and work towards it. I want to run a 5k and get accepted to the police academy. That is what I work on when I work out. Most trainers can help you achieve goals.

I have thought about doing exactly what you are taking about. The trainer my hubby got for me had no clue about rny' date=' but he listened to what I wanted to do and helped me in the regards. I then had a friend help me with some other exercises. I have also found that trainers do not understand people with autoimmune diseases. My RA and RNY gives me a very different view of the world of fitness.

I think the key is to find a good routine for working out and start the habit early. I was back playing soccer 8 weeks after my surgery. It has really helped during this time.

As for new rny people I always suggest find a goal and work towards it. I want to run a 5k and get accepted to the police academy. That is what I work on when I work out. Most trainers can help you achieve goals.

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Trainers seem to be for normal people I went to trainer and he had no idea about chronic pain or how to change my workouts in order to meet my needs. I finally had to go to physical therapist

I'm sorry. Maybe I'm dense....what are the differences for working out for RNY patients? I'm curious...I've just started hitting the gym and didn't consider it may be different. Thanks!

The YMCA's around my town have partnered with my surgeons office to have plenty of classes and trainers that specialize in wls. It's a real help for alot of people. However personally I don't feel very comfortable at a gym yet. I have a treadmill at home and weights that I use everyday. Once I lose more of my weight I do plan on getting a membership to the Y so I can take advantage of these programs.

I'm sorry. Maybe I'm dense....what are the differences for working out for RNY patients? I'm curious...I've just started hitting the gym and didn't consider it may be different. Thanks!

Well there are a lot actually. First of all we loose a lot of muscle mass during this process. It can be hard for us to tone muscle while losing this mass. The typical muscle building workout will not always work as well. It is also hard for us to put the muscle back on. In order to do that correctly you need lots of Protein. While we are focused on our protein most of us have a hard time hitting our protein goals when first starting out.

Secondly nutrition is different. Most trainers want to sell their diet and supplements. If you are not careful you could buy items that will do nothing for you.

Thirdly many people are just getting started and this is their first time to workout or go into a gym and it can be very intimidating to ask for help. Just think if someone knew exactly what you are going through how much it would help on your journey.