Today I am 2 weeks post op and I walked ONE mile. I thought about quitting at 1/2 mile but realized my legs didn't hurt. I wasn't sweating like a pig. I wasn't dying to breathe. I am now sitting in my car tearing up bc I walked ONE mile. This surgery is saving my life and I am so grateful.

That is so wonderful!! Congratulations!! Yes, this surgery has changed my life too. I have so much more hope and excitement about the future.

This weekend I did something similar. I'm almost at 6 months out and I now walk between 5 and 7 miles a day. I decided this last weekend to try my hand at hiking. I hiked 10 miles up and down steep terrain and had a MARVELOUS time. It was so amazing to feel so active and alive, healthy and free. I did the hike alone as I didn't want people seeing me struggle. Oh how wrong I was!! I didn't struggle at all! It was phenomenal and I'm still on the high from it. I'm doing it again next weekend. I can't wait!

LittleLiz that is wonderful!!!! 10 miles in hills!!!! You are my inspiration! I haven't hiked in 20yrs. This is my year to do it!!!! Thank you for sharing and giving me hope!!!

16 hours ago, shan0520 said:

walked ONE mile

@shan0520

wow - great accomplishment (NSV)

pushing yourself to reach 1 mile

good for you

if you must cry in the car

make sure you have enough kleenex!!

keep up the great job

you are aces!!!

kathy

congrats

16 hours ago, LittleLizzieLilliput said:

walk between 5 and 7 miles a day

@LizzieLizzieLillput

WOW!!!

that's great!!

thumbs up bud

"proudgrammy"

Thank you so much!!! It feels amazing!

I am looking for good walking shoes. My feet hurt so bad, it makes walking painful. Does anyone have any suggestions on types or brands of walking shoes to buy?

I am currently wearing sketchers light weights bc my heels always hurt before surgery and they are cushioned for that. But now I think I might go shopping for a true walking shoe.

7 hours ago, BrightEyes77375 said:

I am looking for good walking shoes. My feet hurt so bad, it makes walking painful. Does anyone have any suggestions on types or brands of walking shoes to buy?

New Balance has the best shoes for overweight people getting back into walking, IMO.

Here's a link listing a whole bunch:

http://bootbomb.com/a-guide-to-choosing-the-best-walking-shoes-for-yourself-at-an-affordable-price/an-overview-of-walking-shoes-for-overweight-women-currently-available-on-the-market/

Hugs you tight! Fantastic!

I finally went to a store that really fit shoes and found out they carried a New Balance line that was so much more supportive than the ones I'd been buying off the shelf. They do cost more but the difference in support was unbelievable.

Awesome! Keep it up!

Well I signed up for my first ever 5k walk! It's May 21st and I am so excited. It's one of those color run/walks. Getting my walk training on!!

So amazing! Keep going girl, it only gets better!

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So amazing! Keep going girl, it only gets better!

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Thank you!!! I am super excited for this journey!