Hello everyone. I am 4 days preop. I would like to know how long it generally takes to get back to a cardiovascular/circuit resistance training like Curves for Women? I want to build muscle and believe that the Curves program would be beneficial. Is anyone using WW to keep healthy habits? Finally, I live in Northwestern Illinois and the winters are pretty bad. Should I invest in a home treadmill?

Congrats on your new sleeve. I go to WW weeks to weigh in. I like knowing how much I'm losing.

I can only speak about the treadmill, are you the type of person that is self-motivated to workout at home? I have a $350 clothes hanger that is shaped like a recumbent bike in my living room, plus a treadmill that has committed suicide from feeling useless.

I need a workout buddy that expects me to show up. I have to do some fancy explaining everytime I skip a walking session!

:-P

Edited April 4, 201412 yr by joatsaint

I have a treadmill and it has been a great investment for me. Along with a DVR on my TV in front of the treadmill. The Real Housewives are my treat and I only let myself watch if I am walking on the treadmill. Great motivation to watch your favorite shows while you excercise!

Hey Shellbelle, Great question! I used to do curves and loved it. I switched to planet Fitness because the hours were better and cost lower, plus they have a 30 minute express workout that reminds me of curves. I think curves felt safer to me tho, with more encouragement from the women there. You really cant go wrong! Personally, I'd skip the treadmill, buy some light handweights, and just dance or march in front of your TV (be as goofy as you want,no one is looking!). I watched every episode of White Collar and Drop Dead Diva with this method, and enjoyed it so much! Just costs for the Netflix subscription. You should be able to do Curves at about 4 weeks post op,although you might need to wait a little longer on abdominals. Best wishes!

Weight Watchers is very anti-surgery. I used them for a while and failed. When I was trying to hey approved for surgery, they did everything they possible could to keep me from getting the documentation I needed. They are greedy corporate scum. Jmo.

I do love my treadmill, I'm planning on learning to jog/run after my surgery, my big day is May 28th!