Walking

[randik 7]

I am 8 days post sleeve and have managed to walk around the block daily the past 3 days. I read on this forum, which by the way is very helpful, thanks, about people walking a mile, 2 miles etc. I feel as though I am lagging behind. I still have quite a bit of pain when I move, and usually need 2 naps a day. I can't imagine being back at work, although I see some people return to work after a week. I am just starting blended food and have met my Fluid and Protein goals from the start. Do I sound like I'm behind in the walking department?

[Shirley Shirley Parr 20]

Don't worry--don't rush it. Go at your own pace. You'll hear this over and over again, "Everybody is different. Don't compare." You're fine!!

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

Before surgery were you able to walk around the block five times per week?

[randik 7]

Before surgery were you able to walk around the block five times per week?

I'd walk a block or two pre-surgery with daily dog walks, and although I am able to swim a mile, I never walk that far. I figure that since I can't get back to swimming for a few weeks, I should amp up the walking, but so far it is painful and exhausting.

[FattoFit7 13]

I am 8 days post sleeve and have managed to walk around the block daily the past 3 days. I read on this forum, which by the way is very helpful, thanks, about people walking a mile, 2 miles etc. I feel as though I am lagging behind. I still have quite a bit of pain when I move, and usually need 2 naps a day. I can't imagine being back at work, although I see some people return to work after a week. I am just starting blended food and have met my Fluid and Protein goals from the start. Do I sound like I'm behind in the walking department?

I don't think it sounds like you are behind at all everyone's body is different. I had the lapband put in a few years ago and now I'm going for the bypass next week and I'm nervous about the walking! After my band it took me over a week to just do a block! I was in a lot of pain getting up and down the thought of more than a block was brutal to me!
So keep your goals and maybe push yourself a minute or two longer each day you will get there !!!!

[SleevyNicks 20]

I didn't even go outside til about a week after surgery -- I only walked around my house. The walking helped with my gas pain but other than that it was exhausting. It got better, though, and it'll get better for you! Just listen to your body. It's been through quite a trauma.

[randik 7]

I didn't even go outside til about a week after surgery -- I only walked around my house. The walking helped with my gas pain but other than that it was exhausting. It got better, though, and it'll get better for you! Just listen to your body. It's been through quite a trauma.

Thanks for the validation. Love your user name.

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

Some people wake up from surgery and feel great and are basically at 100% both energy wise and pain free wise. Then others of us need 12 weeks to be able to stand up-right and walk longer than a block. lol!

[BIGGMANN 5]

I am post op 4 weeks and have lost about 60 pounds so far but I can not walk more than around my house without getting nauseous and dry heaving. I get my Protein in and on cottage cheese, retried Beans etc. See doctor May 8. Does anyone else get ill when walking?

[Berry78 4,259]

I get those symptoms when I work too hard and my heart rate gets too high. Of course I'm breathing super hard too. Does this sound like what might be happening to you? How much walking did you do before surgery?

[ursusmaritimus 18]

I think it really depends on your pre-surgical age, body condition/health, and fitness. I have been fit most of my adult life despite being fat. I was able to walk four miles during my two days in the hospital.

Since being home (I'm at 2 weeks tomorrow), I've walked between 1-3 miles daily--although much slower than normal. But, I was doing that, and more, before surgery. Plus, I'm terrified of forming a blood clot from inactivity. I do get tired, but I was able to stop napping about 11 days after surgery. I still get tired, but don't need a nap.

If you're activity level is roughly where you were before surgery, I'd assume you're doing great.

[BIGGMANN 5]

I think it really depends on your pre-surgical age, body condition/health, and fitness. I have been fit most of my adult life despite being fat. I was able to walk four miles during my two days in the hospital.

Since being home (I'm at 2 weeks tomorrow), I've walked between 1-3 miles daily--although much slower than normal. But, I was doing that, and more, before surgery. Plus, I'm terrified of forming a blood clot from inactivity. I do get tired, but I was able to stop napping about 11 days after surgery. I still get tired, but don't need a nap.

If you're activity level is roughly where you were before surgery, I'd assume you're doing great.

I am in poor shape. I am 58 years old with a bad right knee and a new left hip. Surgery weight was 528 so did very little walking, but did not get sick. Now feeling good but can't get over sick feeling when I try walking. Get light headed too. I started my purred food a week earlier and hoped for more energy. Knee barely hurts now since down 60. I might need to get into Water exercises also. I also seem to sleep a lot.

[Berry78 4,259]

Solid foods increase dehydration and will do the opposite of what you want. Drink drink drink! Milk, if you tolerate it, will give Protein and Fluid.