What kind of exercises are you guys doing? I will be banded on December 7th and I want to know what you guys are doing so that I can go out there and do it as soon as I feel able!

I started off with gentle walking the day after surgery followed by the elliptical for 40 minutes 3 or 4 times a week. Then at about 3 months out I tried running and was hooked. I gradually built up distances but basically my routine was to run between 6 and 10kms about five times a week while I was in the main phase of weight loss.

Sporadically I would replace some of the running with some pretty tough circuit training, but that was mainly towards the end, when I was trying to really shock my body into losing that last 10 lb.

Nowadays I'm running, doing circuit classes at the gym and boot camp twice a week. Its a lot of very tough exercises but it has given me that really fit look I was after, I didnt want to be just thin, or have really big muscles, I wanted that toned look and I got it. I've definitely lost fat (although not weight) recently since I started the boot camp.

There's a lot of debate over the value of cardio like running versus strength training - I think both is ideal. I do mix my running up with a lot of interval training, I dont just run at one pace every time. But I notice in boot camp, I have easily ten times the muscular endurance and strenght in my lower body than the other participants and am workign with the two men, rather than the other women, I personally think the theory that cardio wastes away your muscle is rubbish, I have visible and very strong lower body muscles and a very strong core. Unless your aiming for big muscle growth as in body building, I think a lot of cardio is valuable in a weight loss sense, supplemented by good circuit or strenght training. I probably would have had quicker results if I'd done both all the way through but I love running so much, I didnt want to take time away from it.

Edited November 9, 200916 yr by Jachut

What kind of exercises are you guys doing? I will be banded on December 7th and I want to know what you guys are doing so that I can go out there and do it as soon as I feel able!

I started off with walking the day after my surgery. Short distances. And when I started feeling better after a few days I walked longer. I try to walk at least 2 miles 2-3 times a week. I also use my Wii Fit as much as possible. Today I started back in the cardio room which I will be doing 3 days a week for 30 minutes. I tried the elliptical but I'm not quiet ready for that. I need to lose more weight first. I did however walk on the tread mill for 30 minutes at a pretty fast pace.

WALK WALK WALK as much as you can until you feel better. I am not allowed to do weights for another 3-4 weeks.

Good luck with your surgery.

Whats the weather like in South Carolina?

In Arizona it is absolutley PERFECT for walking outside. I walk every day, on my lunch hour 30 min before I eat. To get my metabolism going, then again when I get home. I literally put my keys and purse down inside...grab my dog/son...lol and we take off!

Eventually.. I will start on the elyptical trainer.. but I am not ready for that yet. It's in my office at home just waiting for me.. :smile2:

I really think the walking is promoting my weight loss, and making me happier.

right after my surgery i was just walking in spurts. by my second week i bumped it up to a video that i use. is a walking video and i am up to 2 miles. i go to the doctor in a few weeks and hope he will let me go back to the gym and some weight training. but my doctor for now just has me walking. i hope this helps you and very good luck!!