I am 6 days post op and while I'm still in a fair amount of pain at times, I think I might be ready to start working out. I'm thinking cardio, not weights, since doc says no lifting over 10 pounds yet. When did you start?

Lexi,

I know many bandsters at my MD's office are trying to lose weight simply with will power! Wow is that hard! If you are able and not physically discouraged for some medical reason not to exercise which I know is common, exercising makes the pounds come off in a hurry! Particularly if you haven't exercised in a long time. The trick is to do something that doesn't feel like work at first. I found recumbent biking for a 1/2 hour every day while watching a favorite show to work wonders. You do have to avoid food commercials as they make you ravenous! Any amount is better than nothing, and for all of those people who get back into regular exercise, there is no other way to go! You may also have to make time for your workout when there is no time in the day. Truly though exercising is probably 75-80 percent of the reason I've had any success. Dieting is so hard even with the band to help. Do what you can and you will succeed!

I was told to start walking as much as I could 2 weeks after surgery. I was on "restriction" for one month, no repetitive tasks, you know like vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, :biggrin:My beloved had to pick up the slack during that month!