Figured I would start this one as well:

What is everyone doing and planning on doing? Anyone looked into Curves?

I run 3x a week and do a weights circuit 3 x a week - I tried Curves (had a free pass) but I'm pretty fit and it wasnt challenging enough for me, nor would it alone provide enough aerobic exercise.

But I think its a fantastic place to start, in a supportive environment without demanding a scary amount of time.

I plan on walking 2 miles a day as long as my legs hold me up.

edie

I plan on walking at first , Then when i can exersise post op i plan on yoga

Mindy

For those of you already banded; how are abdominal exercises with the port? Any issues? Most of us probably need a lot of work on our middles. Just curious how long before we should consider doing any crunches, etc.

I joined Workout Express a year ago and go 5 times a week. (like curves but a bit more intense workout). I was banded almost 3 months ago. The 30 min circuits are great for starters. If you are not accustomed to working out, 30 min circuits etc will help you begin the process. But be creative, if you can periodically run the circuit "outside the box" it will help so your body does not get in a rut. I add in some floor work like crunches etc to every workout. The following is a political statement, so stop reading if you dont want to read a link of politics to exercise. In case it matters to you, it does to me...Curves although franchised, the corporation is owned by someone whose political views are the polar opposite of mine, I am left of left so I looked for a place that worked for me. Good Luck with your exercise program!

How do I get to the ticker rate loss chart? I would love to start one on me!

Thanks!

BfyneNTyme, How are you? How did your surgery go? We were banded on the same day. You should come back and see us at the Lucky 7's. We're having a lot of support over there, and a lot of fun.

Hope everything is well!!!

Hello Lyn..surgery went great and I'm doing well. I took 1 week off and was back in the gym the following Monday. I'm loving it! I've lost 12 lbs so far. I was amazed at how well I felt 3 days after surgery. Besides the gas and a little soreness I really felt great! By Friday of that same week I knew I would be back in the gym on Monday. I hope all is going well for you too! Let me know!

byneNTyme, Great to hear your doing well, and 12 lbs. is great. I'm down 14, not too bad for no pre op diet. I've been out walking and that's all I'm allowed, Dr. orders. for two more weeks. I go tomorrow for my check up. Great to hear you're doing well. The Lucky 7's are planning a Bandaversary Cruise next year, around 08/08/08. Some of us would like to meet in person. Think about it. We have a poll going for the destination for the cruise, and whether you'd like to bring along a spouse/partner.

Talk to you later.

Oh this is a great thread. Everyone is pumped and doing SO well.!!!!

I have been walking ... even when i got home from the hospital that evening after surg at noon. I was a little slower than my usual, but I was circulating the blood!! LOL

Since then I've been walking 1 hr a day, and today I went back to the "Y" for the first time... Did 15 mins. on the Eliptical Trainer and 20 min. on the treadmill at max. heart rate... oh it felt good... I was only kinda sad that I couldn't do my weight routine... gotta wait another couple of wks for that.

HUGS everyone

Just a quick FYI...which probably won't affect anyone but me....

Curves is made for the average sized woman...I am 6ft tall and the machines just do not accomodate my height and I was unable to extend my legs and arms appropriately. At first I was afraid it was my weight, but my average sized sister (6'1") had the same problem.

Just figured I'd let you know.

Oh, it did, however, work great for my mil directly after her gastric bypass surgery and she was quite large.

Lorraine

Water Aerobics! It's great! No stress on your joints. I took classes for years. I have a pool, so while weather permits, I alternate treadmill one day, next day water aerobics. In the winter, I go to a local gym pool.

IMHO Curves workout is fine if you are just getting back into excersise, but don't take out a LONG membership as you will soon get to a point where CURVES is holding you back in your excersise goals... then you will need a full service gym.

A full service gym is where there are treadmills, eliptical trainers, recumbent bikes(you sit back with back support) weights, classes of various sorts... I love my Y membership.

They also have aquafit classes etc...

much more variety and I am one who gets bored VERY easily, so If I dont' change up my workout a couple of times a week... I'll just stop going.

VARIETY is the spice of life right???