Just curious ...has anyone started exercising yet!!?? I was banded May 8th...started my exercise routine on May 18th...walking 2 miles a day!! Let me know what you guys are doing or what you guys have been doing.

I started on my treadmill the week after surgery, but I just had my post-op today and was given the clearance to do everything except for ab-exercises.

I just toured a new really nice gym near my house and I think I'm going to go join it! I want to work on losing and toning as well. This gym also has a swimming pool and lap pool and that makes me very happy!

Wasn't there a thread with an exercise challenge? We need to get that going!

I started walking as soon as I got out of the hospital bed, but I can't walk very much at all... only about a half a mile and then I'm wiped out! I asked the surgeon about it last week and he told me not to worry, that it takes a while after surgery to get back up to speed (I used to be able to walk a lot more). The important thing, he said, was for me not to push it because that could then cause a set back. He'd rather I go slow. So, that's what I'm doing. But! I did put a new battery in my pedometer, so I'm trying to get more steps in during the workday, and I'm parking very far away wherever I go. Every little bit helps! :thumbup:

I started walking 1 hour a day last week, I think I walked about 3 days last week and so far 3 times this week. I hoped I hadn't pushed myself but today I'm having some port pain I'm gonna give it a little time before I call doc. It is just weird because I haven't had pain there since first week and now it started back. Is anyone else having this problem?

I am 3 days post-op and I took the pup for about a 3 mile walk today at dog beach. ugh. I think I overdid it. I am really hungry right now cause my caloric intake has been so minimal and then I did all that walking. Hungry but can't eat. What a weird sensation. I'm sipping on broth right now.

I had my surgery on May 6th and I have been doing treadmill and I am almost up to 20 min's, then I lift weights for 15 min's and then I go to a Water Aerobics class for an hour. I have been doing this for a little over a week now. I go in the morning for an hour class and then after Tuesday's and Thursday's I do laps for 30 min's.

I have loved doing the water aerobics.. It is low impact and gives you a great workout. I highly recommend it.

Well this is my work out schedule.

Monday -

Treadmill - 20 min's

Weight's - 15 min's Arms and Legs

Aqua Fit class

Tuesday -

Yoga ball 30 min's

Band strenghting 30 min's

Arthritis Aqua class

Laps

Wednesday-

Treadmill - 20 min's

Weight's - 15 min's Arms and Legs

Aqua Fit class

Thursday-

Yoga ball 30 min's

Band strenghting 30 min's

Arthritis Aqua class

Laps

Friday -

Yoga Ball & Bands 30 min's

I Work Fridays so I am then gone to work.

But, then do the Night Aqua Class

Saturday-

Aqua Class

Sunday -

Walk with the Kids

I am up to almost 1.5 miles hope to be at 2 miles by the end of the month.

I really like the variety in my days.. When summer comes and the kids are out of school then I am sure this will have to change slightly.

Happy Losing:tt2: Karianne

I've been walking a mile a day every other day. I have been looking for a gym to join but haven't found one I like. I am going to be looking into Curves. I would love to find a gym with a pool and do water aerobics, but everything is about 20 minutes or more away. I could walk the Curves though it is about a .5 mile from my house.

Curves is great. I did it a few years ago before I gained all the excess weight that required me to get the lap band and it helped me back then...as long as you stick to healthy eating and regular attendance.

My goal is to be back to walking half an hour this weekend. I'm also going to get one of those GoWear Fit things that keep track of how much I'm burning throughout the day. I want to be able to see how I'm doing, and where I need to improve.

Karebare, Do you have arthritis? because I do, in my hip. I was told until my strength gets back up to do swimming. because it's the lowest impact. and do to the fact my arthritis is sooo bad (Basically, I got banded to avoid hip-replacement at 28 yrs old) I have limitations on Excercise until some of the pressure is relieved off of the hip- funny thing when I came out of anesthesia, thats what I was crying about, how much my hip & knee hurt, not my incisions. But so far walking around has been o.k. need to sit after 8 minutes, also, I drove last night to the store, I don't think it was wise, but it was near by.

I've been trying to walk 30 min. perday. My doc does not weant me to lift anything more than a gal of milk for 6-8 weeks. Besides my Lapband , I had my gallbladder removed. Walking has been good. trying to do a few things around the house for exercise.

Everyone is doing great....Keep it up......:wink2:

Sarah,

I have lupus so I have to choose my exercise wisely or I am down in bed for days. So, that is why I do the arthritis class.

I am so sorry to hear that you have to deal with such pain.. I could only imagine. I hope you can find some help or find something that gives you exercise with out the pain.

I also like curves, I have done it in the past but was to much for my body. But it is a good work out. For now I am doing better with the Water low impact exercise.

Thank you! Sorry to hear about you. But this is a journey we're all on together, flaws and all...

Well I'm happy to report (despite still being gassy as hell) I'm down my first 10lbs. Doing the liquid before and basically nothing (as the hubby said earlier, when I'm ready for my plate of nothing for dinner let him know) go figure... so congrats to everyone!!!!

I was told that 2 weeks post op I could start working out again. Right now I am walking some and pottering around the garden. I work out at Curves but would like to add some more aerobic to my workout a wog in the evening? I have been eying the couch to 5 k program for awhile maybe someday I will really try it lol.

Sarah,

I have lupus so I have to choose my exercise wisely or I am down in bed for days. So, that is why I do the arthritis class.

Karebare, I'm sorry to hear that you have lupus. And sarahbellzz, sorry to hear about your arthritis in your hip. I can sympathize with both of you. I have fibromyalgia, which affects all of my muscles and joints, especially my legs and hips. Plus, I have arthritis in my knees. Like you KB, if I'm not careful about my exercise, I will be flat out and on pain meds for days. I was so excited to hear that the pool in my neighborhood in my pool offers Water aerobics in the evenings. I've been looking for an arthritis class, but everything is during the day, when I'm at work.

Take it easy and slow, but keep on moving and hang in there!

If you have not tried, I highly recommend the Yoga Ball get the large ball and then the stretch bands (I have three differant colors all for different resistance).. The ball comes with exercises that you can do..

This is what I use to get my excercises from for my ball.

ExerciseBallWorkouts.net

or for resistand band exercises watch this

Or you can use the resistance band steps that I have listed

For the resistance band exercises below, complete 2-3 sets of 12-15 repetitions (or up to 25 repetitions for easier colored bands). You should warm up first with 5-10 minutes of light aerobic exercise and cool down with another 5-10 minutes of gentle exercise.

Resistance Band Squats

1. Start by stepping on the resistance band with both feet shoulder width apart.

2. Hold the resistance band at shoulder level with both hands. Start into a full squat while holding the band at shoulder height.

3. Return to the starting position and repeat.

Resistance Band Bent Over Rows

1. Start by placing the band under one foot and stepping backwards with the other foot.

2. Bend over keeping your back flat and stop at a 45 degree angle.

3. Pull the bands up towards your waist keeping your elbows in close together.

4. Squeeze your shoulder blades together when performing rowing motion.

Alternate Lying Chest Presses

1. Lie on your back and place the resistance band under your back and hold the ends with both hands.

2. Start by pressing one arm up towards the ceiling and then return to the starting position. Repeat with the other arm.

Diagonal Woodchops

Starting Position: Loop the band under your left foot and grasp either end. Keep hands together and extend arms down towards left foot.

1. Bring band up and away in a wood chopping motion.

2. During this motion your feet stay stationary and you rotate at your trunk. Repeat this motion for the desired repetitions and then repeat in the opposite direction.

Triceps Extension with Resistance Band

1. Start by holding the tubing in one hand and placing that hand behind your back.

2. Now grab the other end of the band with the arm that is over your head.

3. Extend the top elbow until your arm is fully extended.

4. Return to the starting position and repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

Resistance Band Lunges

1. Stand with feet hip width apart. Take left leg and step back approximately 2 feet standing on the ball of the foot. Place resistance band under front foot and hold the other end with your hands. 2. Start position: Feet should be positioned at a staggered stance with head and back erect and straight in a neutral position.

3. Lower body by bending at right hip and knee until thigh is parallel to floor. Body should follow a straight line down towards the floor.

4. Return to start position.

Lateral Rows with Resistance Band

1. Step onto resistance band with feet hip width apart and knees slightly bent.

2. Start position: Grasp ends with a neutral grip (palms facing each other). Arms should hang down to sides with elbows slightly bent.

3. Raise band to side of body at shoulder height keeping elbows only slightly bent.

4. Return to start position.

Biceps Curls with Resistance Band

1. Stand with feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, and at a staggered stance.

2. Step onto middle of tubing with back foot or both feet.

3. Start position: Grasp ends with underhand grip (palms facing forward) with arms hanging down at sides. Elbows should be close to sides.

4. Flex at the elbows and curl band up to approximately shoulder level. Keep elbows close to sides throughout movement. 5. Return to start position.

6. Remember to keep back and head straight in a neutral position throughout movement. Shoulders should be stabilized by squeezing shoulder blades together slightly - only the elbow joint should be moving