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MissMom24    2

MissMom24
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I have been working out for almost a year now, slowed down during summer, but now I am working back up to what I was...I am able to do 60 min on the elliptical plus I am doing weight machines.

My husband asked if I should stop for now, and after I am banded, start back up again...kind of like re-reving my body.

I know that you start out slowly, walking etc...but how soon can you resume vigirous activity?

I know that it is weird, but I honestly enjoy it. I NEVER in a million years thought that I would say that!

Thank you~

Brandy

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HSH    0

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Hey Brandy,

I had the same concern before I got my surgery, I worked out frequently prior to surgery as well. I got my surgery 3 weeks ago. I started walking for an hour at lunch a week after my surgery and yesterday I went to the gym and had a full blown workout. I ran for 30 mins, did the eliptical for 30 mins and then worked my upper body and did squats and lunges. Today I am a little sore (as would be expected after not working out for 3 weeks) but other than that, I am surprised at how my fitness level did not decline as much as I would have expected. Hope this helps :-)

Good luck to you!

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After surgery you will probably have to wait to do anything besides walking for about 4-6 weeks, depending upon your doc. And I wouldn't stop working out until a day before your surgery, it can only help with the heal/recovery time. Do you have a date yet for banding?

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Brandy,

Ive been banded for 4 1/2 months now, ive lost 73 pounds, as a former football player i was used to do a lot of excercise, after my surgery my doctor asked me to wait 2 months before excercise, i have been doing 1 hour of boxing and 1 hour of weight training every day without any problem, sometimes i have to take a Protein Shake when i feel tired but thats it, enjoy your lapband, it is the best decision you can make

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MissMom24    2

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That is awesome, HSH and SirGeorge!! You guys sound like your doing great! I can't wait...I know that it will be a huge adjustment, but well worth it in the end!

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