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I was told to walk and avoid abdominal or weight work for thirty days. I have been walking for 30-60 minutes since my 2nd post op day without problems. I have a treadmill where I do a 30 min mile if it's rainy. I just got the P90 aerobic and circuit training DVDs. I was able to get thru the 30 min basic level work out. It doesn't stress the mid-section and the most weight I use is 8 lbs and for some routines I drop back to 5 lbs. It took me about an hour to recover, but it is just enough for a beginner. You only do 8-15 reps of about 18 exercises. Everyone is different, doing this moderate exercise on alternate days is my immediate goal. I have lost 13 pounds since April 8th. I am very happy with my progress. I have head hunger and trying different ingredients in the shakes has kept it controllable. Looking forward to the mushy food stage but also cautious about slowing down my rate of weight loss. WHAT WAS SOME OF YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH RATE OF WEIGHT LOSS WHEN YOU MOVED FROM SHAKES TO MUSHY FOOD?

This Shepherd's pie sounds great. Will definitely try it. Glad I found this thread. Thanks everyone for all the great recipes.

Does anyone know a website that list soft food recipes? I'm just on my 1st day of shakes, but I want to have a food plan in place when I am ready. The last thing I ate before surgery was at Chilli's. Classic nachos and buffalo wings (Bone-in) Will I still be able to eat these particular food items?

No workouts should be done before 30 days post op according to my surgeon. I have been walking outside and on the treadmill no longer than 30-45 min at a time twice a day. I am thinking about using elastics for my legs and arms. This won't put any strain on the abdomen. I am just 4 days post op.

I ordered P90. It is a more moderate workout video than the p90x routine seen on infomercials. Google both and see. The video shows some of the workout.

I just got banded on the April 7, 2009. I wanted the Sleeve but Blue Cross-Blue Shield changed the rules and required a BMI of 50 to be eligible. I am sorry you had so many problems and that you are better now. i hope my experience is better.

Just got banded Tuesday April 7, 09. Not hungry and getting fluid in without problems.

I am scheduled for surgery April 7, 2009. I got distressed when I looked in the mirror to see my man-boobs. People tell me I am not over weight enough to warrent lap-band surgery. What can I do post-op to convert breasts to a chest?

I am thinking about ordering the P90X videos. My surgery is on April 7, 2009. I didn;t know there was a p90 program.

Thanks, I'll check it out. Do you know anything about the P90X tapes and 90 day workout?

I am scheduled for April 7th. Since last weekend I have been eating a list of last foods. Beer, pasta, steak, cheesecake, subway BMT. Will eat chinese food, a hot dog and soft pretzel this last pre-op weekend. I am 245 and need to get to 160.