My surgery is 4 weeks from tomorrow. **GASP** I know that being in better physical shape (not the round shape I am today), will help with the recovery from VSG. With that said, I turned on my GPS and drove the 2 miles to my gym (note sarcasm). I haven't been to the gym in months because I've been on 6 month pity party and I haven't wanted to go. I've been doing some walking, but not enough. Again, that pity party thing getting in the way.

I have been having this internal dialogue with myself the past few weeks about going to the gym. I tell myself I'm going to wake up early and go, but that hasn't happened. I'll go on my lunch hour, but something always comes up, so I don't go. Forget about after work, there's entirely too much going on, I'm far too busy. (This hasn't stopped me from reading a book or watching my favorite TV shows or cooking a kick-a$$ meal for the fam.)

So, today I did it - I went to the gym and did 20 minutes on the elliptical and 25 on the treadmill. It wasn't a lot, but I worked up a sweat and my heart was beating. It felt really good, especially after a really bad morning at work. I feel more mentally alert and feel like I can better tolerate the stupidity going on at work.

I hope this is the beginning a beautiful relationship between the gym and me.

Good for you! I did the same thing. Six weeks ago I started working out with a personal trainer. I have surgery is two weeks. I feel so much stronger and more prepared for surgery because I hit the gym first. I hope you get the same payoff!

Good for you! I'm exercising at home but am scared to join a gym. I promised myself that I will FORCE myself to do it once I get under 200 lbs.

I really lucked out and found a personal trainer who trains out of her home. It was the perfect fit for me. I am convinced that it's going to make surgery recovery a little easier.