8 Weeks Post Op...Working Out Again

[FindingCarrie 244]

I am 8 weeks Post op today. Feeling great, with absolutely no problems to report. I have progressed through food to the point where I am able to even eat steak. I chew it really well, and only eat about 2oz. My last food to conquer is raw veggies, which I just got cleared for this week. I see a salad in my near future! [emoji3]

I started my workout program this past weekend, and I have to say that being almost 50lbs lighter made it easier to get through. I do the BeachBody programs. Right now I started over with the 21 Day Fix workouts, and some of them are pretty intense. Even though the workouts are still difficult, I noticed hat I don't get as winded as I used to. Also, I track my heart rate when I workout, and before losing weight, I would max out at 180bpm. Now my max is more around 157. Not a bad improvement for just 8 weeks post op!

I am eating about 800 - 1100 calories a day. I had stopped drinking my Protein Shakes because I was getting all of my Protein requirements s from real food. However, now that I have started working out again, I drink one in the morning. I get up at 4am to workout before work, so not many other options for Breakfast at that time of day. It takes all my energy to drag myself to workout, much less figuring out a breakfast to fuel my body.

I am just pushing to get under 200 right now, and then I will focus on the rest. I donated 2 big bags of clothes this weekend. BEST FEELING EVER!! I dumped those bags in the donation bin and walked away like a BOSS! Great to know I will never need that size again!!

HW - 255

SW - 231

CW - 208

[blizair09 3,250]

Good job! You are devoting yourself 100% to your journey, and that is awesome to hear. Keep up your great work.

[vsg_queendiet 73]

Sounds like your on the right track. Doing awesome.


HW: 420 (January 2016)
CW: 270 (March 2017)

Instagram: vsg_queendiet

[LIA-70 136]

Hi. Im 9 weeks post op. Seems like we're on same page. So happy 4 u, sounds like ur doing great. Myself, Im down 40lbs. Started minor work outs week 3. Had an injury last month so had to slow down but was told on f/u 3/7 to wait 4 more weeks b4 sit ups n weight training. Thats 4 wks to lock in a routine. Got green light on pre workout drinks. Agree with you on Protein in the am. Im out by 7am n just cant eat so early. You rock with the 4am workout. Im aiming for 5am workout myself but im just so tired. Still havent purged my closet but looking fwd to it. Soon as i see that 199 on the scale its black glad bag to the closet baby. [emoji38] woohoo cant wait.

CW 203

VSG 1/6/2017
SW 242 GW 140

Woohoo
...summer 2017 here we come :-)

[kerryd.away 8]

Hi all, when did you start working out again? I'm a little over 4 weeks out and only walking (1-2 miles a day) I'm eager to get back into the gym (noticed my tush is starting to sag- lol I never had that problem before!!) I have my month check up this week with my surgeon so I assume that's when I'll get the go ahead. Any recos for starting back up with more HIIT training? Anyone work out with a trainer?