Working out after being sleeved...

[Flutterfly19 15]

A coworker and I were discussing 'hot yoga' yesterday. Im considering the sleeve so it made me wonder, what is working out like post sleeve? Do you feel more likely to pass out? Is it easier? What is your experience?

[livvsmum 2,368]

I didn't start working out until about 4 months post op, and I wish I would have started sooner! It helps me focus and I feel way better when I do it. I've found that I really love running. At first I signed up for a 5K with my girls to motivate me towards a goal, then once I started training for it I found that I really, really love it. I'll probably need to start adding some weight training to try and tone up a bit....

[Teachamy 1,042]

I had stopped working out pre-sleeve due to a medical issue, and started again post-sleeve, so I am still building up to my usual level of fitness. If you already do yoga/hot yoga you will be fine. If you have no experience with it, I imagine it will be a challenge, but not impossible. The sleeve has made me feel better when working out.

Edited March 7, 2014 by Teachamy

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

As long as you're doing workouts that the other parts of your body can tolerate you pretty much can do whatever you like. I do suggest starting slow and build yourself up. Best!

[PdxMan 4,292]

A coworker and I were discussing 'hot yoga' yesterday. Im considering the sleeve so it made me wonder, what is working out like post sleeve? Do you feel more likely to pass out? Is it easier? What is your experience?

There is a Fitness and Exercise sub-forum here:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/991-fitness-exercise/

You will be able to see there all the thoughts of sleevers as it relates to your question. Myself, I got into running and by having the sleeve, I was able to become quite a successful runner. I have participated in many races and have actually won my age/division several times. Who knew there was an athlete hiding in this morbidly ovese person.

As far as it being easier ... well, real fitness wasn't even an option before, so ...

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Fitness is definitely easier post sleeve, but with all things you wish to master, build on your successes one layer at a time. Start out really easy. Walking, biking, kayaking,etc. As you lose weight and keep at your current level of fitness, you will desire more and will, hence, challenge your self more. Your body is capable of truly awesome things, but you do need to train it properly in order to prevent injury and encourage progression. I've done a lot of different exercise things post sleeve from walking to hiking to biking to elliptical to @ home challenging DVDs to running to cross fit to p90x. Pretty much in that order. And it got me in amazingly fit shape. Who knew I could run for 20 miles or sprint a 4:45 mile or knock out 50 pull-ups in a row....I have more to get done and more to discover. The journey is never over. Keep setting new fitness goals. Keep it interesting. Try many things.

Edited March 7, 2014 by Fiddleman

[Gina1010 86]

I started working out and had a gain... It was because I was gaining muscle. I feel so much stronger and I actually did 5 miles on the elliptical machine today for the first time. I remember when I could barely do 5 minutes... I love it!