Hiya All,

Am 6 weeks post surgery tomorrow. I have lost 38 lbs in the 6 weeks, which I am really happy about.

At point of referral 30 months ago I was 289lbs...On day of surgery I was 235lbs, I had my surgery to help my severe insulin resistant diabetes...which is has!

I hadn't realised that following surgery I would have so much loose skin on my stomach that I have. The weight loss before surgery didn't make my skin loose, I recognise that losing 38lbs in 6 weeks is quicker than my previous loss.

I am eager to try to firm up this area and wondered when people started to exercise following surgery, I'm hoping to start some light cardio at home on a cross trainer or an exercise bike.

I have my first follow up appointment in a weeks time.

I really appreciate any advice.

I have just started finished my puréed diet and am trying some soft foods and some thinly sliced meats, am managing mostly to get my Water in. (Have included a couple of pics of my start of my journey and then this week)

Many thanks

Ian

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I am 3 years post-op. If I recall correctly, it seems like they took off my exercise restrictions after the first follow-up appointment. So this is a good question to ask your surgeon when you see him next week.

I started as soon as I was cleared to get in the pool (about 4 weeks post-op).

walking - right away

most other exercise except for weights - four weeks

weights - I think it was 6-8 weeks for weights

Thank you all so much! I'm going to look into where my local pool is today

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