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I had my surgery on October 1st and I am ready to at least walk on the treadmill or the elliptical. I also have the richard simmons tapes. I think that the walk tapes are really good! I dont want to hurt anything inside or push too soon. does anybody know when it a good time. I haven't had any complications with the surgery so I think that I am good to work out. What do you all think?

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Hello I was banded on Oct 7,2008 and when I asked my Dr he said that I could do it when I felt I was ready and I have already started walking and I feel fine.

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Your Dr. should have given you the answer to this question. For me, my Dr. said just walking daily for the first 2 weeks then I could resume other exercises in moderation. I was also instructed to not lift, tug, push or pull anything beyond 20 lbs. for 2 weeks. Good luck.

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oh wonderful! im i have lost about 11 lbs since the surgery but i want to make that double. lololol i will start when i get home today. thanks

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Did you not get a manual? I have a pretty big manual my Dr. gave me so feel free to ask me anything and if I don't know I'll refer to my manual. Go ahead a take a nice walk today and enjoy it.

yeah, I just didnt ask him. I feel ready to walk.

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I just sent you a WEALTH of information via Private Message. Be sure to check them out.

no, i didnt get a manual. i need to find a good source of Protein. know of any?

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Hi I was banded Oct 13th and have been using "shooters" as my main Protein source. They come in a large test tube and either are 45g or 42g in the 3.1 oz tube. I have ones made by IDS called New Whey Liquid Protein and CNP called liquid Protein. These were recommended at our support group and I have found them very helpful. They can be found at GNC and other Vitamin stores.

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yes thank you , i pasted to my wordpad and sent it to my email at home so that i can print it out, i dont have a printer in my office. thank you so much.

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