Post WLS exercise tips

[wablue31 29]

I know everyone's body is going to respond different with this whole process but I want to know from the people that didn't have a lot of sagging after working out, what did you do when you exercised?What was your routine.

My bariatric coordinator told me to ONLY do cardio (i'm a week post op) and in the months to come still do cardio, but I feel like I am about to set myself up for a lot of sagging if I just do strictly cardio. In my mind, I need to do a little but of cardio now and then when I am able to do more in the gym I need to do resistance training, circuit training,swimming,etc.

What are your thoughts on doing just cardio after WLS?

P.S. Hope my post makes sense.

[SparkleCat 521]

I signed up for a booty bootcamp 5 weeks after surgery. I hate cardio (but still do it) and I'm a firm believer that muscle tone and increased muscle mass not only make you look a lot better (healthy and fit rather than "skinny"), but muscle also burns fat more effectively.

I concentrate on core, glutes, legs, chest, back....big muscle groups. Working my core also helps me with back pain and balance.

My doc said "if it hurts, don't do it" and encouraged strength training. I signed up and paid for a month long bootcamp to get me motivated

[SparkleCat 521]

FYI....I am only a little over 3 months out and have list 50 lbs....am kind of saggy, but nothing I didn't expect

[McButterpants 2,846]

I was cleared for walking immediately after surgery - walking only and NOT on a treadmill.

At 6 weeks I was approved for all exercise - gym cario equipment and light resistance training.

I work out a lot - I log 80-100 miles per month (treadmill, elliptical and walking outside) and I have been doing Turbulence Training (squats, planks, core, etc).

As for saggy skin...I have batwings under my arms (expected), my stomach is better than I expected and I have some sagging on my inner thighs. All in all my skin is better than I expected. I moisturize after every shower with Nivea Firming Lotion - I have no idea if it helps, but it makes me feel like I'm doing something to combat saggy skin! LOL

[pat fitz 44]

I am a huge advocate of swimming. The resistance is so much more in the pool. And is much easier on joints and body. I do an hour a day 5- tines a week. I do 80-100 pull ups on the diving block. I try to walk 3-4 miles a day. I do work in some weight lifting when time allows and shoulders aren't too sore. 6 months post op. I have lost 155 lbs. For a total of 220 lbs gone pre and post op. Every WLS program has different plans. I believe if your body can handle it do what is good for you.