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Love zumba too! I'm signing up for the next class at my rec center. Obesta...I would increase your cardo to 30 minutes of whatever kind of cardo u like. Over the next few weeks I would try to increase the amount of time or intensity. I'm not much for knowing about weight training, but I was told not to do it everyday as your muscles need time to recoup. However that might be different since you are working on different areas. Just as someone else mentioned, it probably would be a good idea to talk to a trainer. The should be able to give u a starting plan that u can build from. Good luck! Start weight 224, Surgery weight 205, Current weight 199
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Question for all you going to the gym. I started going to the gym now, and want to know about a good workout routine. Any tips you have please? I only started out about 3 weeks ago, so I am still quite unfit. When do you do what? I want to incorporate weight training as well as I've read it's actually also good for weight loss, not just the cardio. What does a good exercise plan look like? I only want to go 3 to 4 times a week. Please specify type of exercise and amount time and what when you are doing? I was thinking perhaps: Monday: Cardio - 20 mins Weights - back and biceps Wednesday: Cardio - 20 mins Weights - triceps, shoulders and chest Thursday: Cardio: 40 minutes Weights - legs Please give me tips if this is a good or bad idea. This is nee territory for me so all advice welcome, please! If you dont agree with this plan please tell me, i am a novice! Also tell me why it is not good and then advice on what is please!
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help after surgery..
SoccerMomma73 replied to blueeyezz85's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am a single mom with a now 9 year old son. I had a 3 night hospital stay then stayed with my parents for 3 nights. Went home with my 8 year old on day 7. Cooking was not a problem although I certainly didn't do anything fancy!! I had a 10 pound weight restriction for 6 weeks. My son carried the laundry basket for me but otherwise it was life as usual around our house. There was a time or two I dropped something and he would pick it up for me so momma wouldn't have to bend over. I do recommend doing as much as you can (within reason and within your docs restrictions of course!!!) I honestly thing getting up and taking care of my kiddo and our home, etc is a big part of the reason my recovery was so smooth. This would be TOUGH alone with a young child but as others have proven, it's absolutely possible good luck!!!! HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.2 -
It all depends on how much weight you have to lose. I started feeling the energy right around 8 weeks post op and it only got better from there.
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some big changes in my life... stress and maintaining
nanaspez replied to CowgirlJane's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Your positive attitude is what will pull you through this time. Congratulations on your weight loss! Good-luck with your new adventures of a beautiful skinny single lady looking for someone who DESERVES to be with you and will share your love for the outdoors and most importantly love you forever! -
Interesting article on varying response to exercise
CowgirlJane posted a topic in Fitness & Exercise
I tend to have a muscular build for a woman - so when I was doing my workout DVDs people often assumed I lifted weights due to the definition in my arms. It came from doing planks, pushups etc as part of my aerobic workout. Anyway, I always assumed there are genetic differences, but this is a write up of an interesting rat study. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/why-some-people-get-fitter-than-others/- 1 reply
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Update 3 weeks post-op: arms
nanabanana replied to nanabanana's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks everyone. Yep ive added 4lb weights and i try,to do then as often as possible. I know that me bein young the elasticity in my skin is a little better but i also try to incorporate collagen in my diet with aloe juices and stuff like that. Every littpe bit helps!! -
I was a band went to sleeve now getting bypass
pinklove posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Got my band in 2009. It never really worked kept getting unfilled because of issues finally it was discovered the band had dilated my esophagus so I was revised to the sleeve. The sleeve was great in the beginning then in month 3 bad reflux throwing up at night on three different meds for it. Got dilated four times had the bravo test and other so now I have to do bypass. I didn't choose bypass in the beginning because of the rearranging I am nervous and scared but I can't live like this with the reflux I also don't want to lose too much more weight. I went from a size 18 to a 10. I lost nearly 60 pounds and I work out so I've lost more inches. Anyone else in my boat any stories. To share. My surgery is in two weeks it's being done as medically necessary. I have blue cross federal basic -
I remember the most frustrating time was getting on the scale and seeing "301" after about 10 months. Happy to be sooooooooo close, and remembering my peak weight as just over 400. Then a month later at the appointment with my regular doctor, I see 291, and it's PARTY TIME - Chopped Fruit and Hummus for Everyone!! Seriously, cracking 300 is a HUGE Milestone. It's a Burn the Bridge moment, since you will NEVER GO BACK! Congratulations!!
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Marijuana smoking after surgery
lbutton6172 replied to mary92's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It doesn't mess with ur stomach I mean munchies might be a problem but I ate a sugar free popsicle or a protein shake. Def don't need as much in my opinion. I had my surgery Aug 29th 2017 i weighted a month before I tried it bc like u I was nervous. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using BariatricPal mobile app -
I'm New Here...
Diana_in_Philly replied to Lovely77's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The best way to find the requirements for your surgery is to go to the web site for your policy and search "bariatric" to see what comes up. There should be policy guidance which lists the requirements. Some require a history of trying to lose weight (doctor's records can be enough), others require a monitored weight loss plan - often your surgeon's office already knows the requirements because they do this. Do make a list of questions you want to ask your surgeon. Consider bringing a trusted relative or friend with you to the appointment. My first consult was 3 hours and had to be done after attending an informational seminar at the hospital. There was a lot of information to digest (no pun intended) at that first meeting, so having another set of ears around doesn't hurt. best of luck. -
Aunt Flo Question.........
nesser081982 replied to nesser081982's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the info Donna I'd hope that I wasn't premenopausaul, I'm only 26 so I shouldn't be But weirder things have happened.... Anyways, I was thinking that it could have been my nutrition or weight affecting it.... I guess, I'll just wait and see what happens next month, and if I still don't get it, I'll go in :tt2: -
100 Pounds Gone!
tabithainbremerton replied to sparky1582's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Coming from a pre-surgery patient your weight loss is inspiring. It reassures me I'm making the right choice and that this can be done. Congratulations on your hard work and good luck on reaching your goal. -
Question for Post-Op patients of Dr. Aceves in MX
delawaregal replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
1) When was your surgery with Dr. Aceves? June 15, 2010 2) How much weight have you lost? 25 lbs 3) Tell me (briefly) about your stay in his facilities? (i.e., cleanliness, friendliness of staff, attentiveness of his nurses) outstanding on all counts 4) Did you have any complications, even if they were very minor? I ran a fever for a few hours in the hospital and had all the nurses and Doctors fussing over me. It went down quickly. Two days after returning home I developed a throat infection unrelated to surgery (I have allergies) and felt sick for 2 weeks. I had to take antibiotics. 5) If your child wanted to use this surgeon in the future, how would you feel? absolutely 6) How did you get to/from the facilities? I flew to San Diego. My cousin's wife lives in Dana Point, CA and is from Mexicali. She picked me up at the airport and we drove to Mexicali. I used Dr. Aceves driver for the trip back to the airport 7) How difficult was it to schedule your surgery? Not very. I did not get my first choice because Dr. Aceves was attending a conference that week. I scheduled 6 weeks prior to surgery 8) What kind of pre-operative requirements does his staff have? I had to submit a lengthy medical history. I was on a lo carb diet for 2 weeks pre-op. He only required 1 week. Fasting before pre-op blood work and the night before surgery 9) What do you regret about using Dr. Aceves? Nothing. 10) On a scale of 1 to 10, what would you rate your overall experience using Dr. Aceves? 10 __________________ -
So I've been doing the isopures but can only get in about 20 g of Protein a day. I am 4 days post op. how much protein r u supposed to shoot for that first week? Also anyone doing Vitamins right now? Thanks! surgerversary: sept 24th 2012. Starting weight: 240
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9 Months Post-op, 60 Pounds Down
davesblond replied to JamieLogical's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I want to thank you for posting this "slow loser" thing you have because I have it too. I was begining to think I was the only person this happened too. (Very unrealistic.) Anyway I am out 8 months and I have not lost or gained any weight since my 6 month check up. 185 all the time. Some days 185.2 then 185.6 or 185 something else! Very tired of seeing that number. I have tried sooooooooooo many different things to jump-start this and nothing helps. I refuse to stay at 185 for the rest of my life. It will not happen. Going to talk to a psychlogist next week to see what he says. So maybe he can see something I cant. But again thanks for posting. -
Unsupportive Relatives
BLERDgirl replied to heidikate's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Also, I'm learning: When she says something negative To say to myself: "I don't have to own that I don't have to react" It goes much better when I follow this and it's empowering and freeing This is the best thing you are doing for yourself. I'm sorry your mother thinks tough love will change you. I truly hope this surgery is for yourself and not her because someone who doesn't love you for you is not going to truly love you no matter what size you are. If it's not your weight, it will be something else. I would limit exposure to her to bare minimum. You might also want to explore legal counsel regarding your inheritance. -
The hunger feeling that you are feeling is actually dehydration..increase your fluids and you will be feeling better soon. I even had to drink some Gatorade..I am now almost 6 months out and I am 7 pounds from goal weight..I feel fantastic..if I can help let me know Sent from my SGH-M919 using the BariatricPal App
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What worries you (or worried you) about getting banded?
mstrina27 replied to BabyNicole's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You know I was kind of worried about sagging skin.. because I have to loose about 108lbs... but as I see it.. when i lost weight before I was working out at the same time toning.. and it definately helps... My stomach was huge.. but when i lost it the first time my stomach left i use to do 150 crunches in the morning and 150 in the env. at least 6-days a week... and i guess it helped.. lol.. because when i got prego with my son most of my weight went to my butt... and hips..ouch.. so along with the elliptical machine the inner and outer hip abductor at the gym im sure it will be ok... but that is and was one of my major concerns... and about how long will the band last.. like 7-10yrs from now.. but im sure in a few years with having the band i will ask for them to do an x-ray to check to make sure that it is still visiable and it still in tact.. if not out it goes....lol.. -
What worries you (or worried you) about getting banded?
nikki0524 replied to BabyNicole's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That would be an awesome Christmas present. I'm going to want by boobs put back where they belong. After nursing 2 kids and eventually losing all this weight I figure they will be down to my belly button :thumbup: -
hey yall; my name is anna. ive been lurking around your web sight for about three weeks. WOW!!! So much info. I live in California. I started struggling with my weight in jr. high. I managed to loose most of my weight in highschool in very unhealthy ways. But by the time i was 19 i had gained all and more back. After i had my daughter it has become impossible to get down to a healthy weight on my own. My family all struggles with weight. I look at my 60 year old gramdma and my 45 year old mother and just want to do something about it now while i am still in my 20's. I am 4'10" and 160 pounds( but i go up and down all the way to 175). My ideal wieght according to medical charts is somewhere between 90-110 pounds, but i would be thrilled to be at 120. So only 40 pounds to go. Probably doesnt seem like much to those of u who arnt leperchons, but at 4'10" its mor like 80 pounds to a normee. Thank you all for sharing your expeiances and emotions. It really takes a strong person to share so much (even your pictures). This is by far the best web sight that i have found and the first one that i have posted messages on. Still going to do alot more research and go through the old threads before making a desision on a doctor in Mexico. Till next time...Bandit :bandit
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Anyone else with fibromyalgia or narcolepsy?
annieM replied to kyethra's topic in Fitness & Exercise
My doc said that it was OK to take my Arthrotek (an anti-inflamitory). I havn't had any trouble with it. I have arthritis, but I'm hoping after the weight is off that I won't need so many meds anymore. Has anyone tried Cymbalta for fibromyalga pain? I heard that it is good for that. -
male only Hi i am new and a little worried about my Swedish band!
Rossy posted a topic in The Guys’ Room
Hi i had my band fitted in feb last year and my weight loss has been slow infact 4.5 stone is all i have managed to shift i had a Barium Swallow after the all clear i was asked to come back in 3 months in wich i had gained 3 pounds (my first weight gain in nearly 2 years) the doctor said he wasnt sure how much my Band can take so gave me 1ml ive been having a few problems all day ive had some Soup and orange juice and it keeps coming back on me constantly before the 1ml was inserted my records showed i had 8.5ml but am sure this was wrong cause i was eating pretty normal! and the Barium Swallow prooved this but can 1ml make this amount of drastic change? i mean i have been sicking up little bits through out the day does anyone know exactly how much the swedish lapy band can be filled? many thanks and am glad i found this site Rossy :) -
What's your big reward?
jeeptrk03 replied to JinTx's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I told myself once I lost 50 pounds, I would buy a new pair of cowgirl boots (still trying to find the exact pair that I want). Once I reach my goal (or within 20 pounds of it), we are going to start trying to have a baby. I want a baby so bad, but we haven't really tried, because I always worried that my pregnancy would be risky with all of this weight. Congrats to all!!!! Such an exciting journey -
Yeah I had it adjusted for the reason and in 2 and a half weeks I put on 2.6kg!!!!!! Some days are ok, others are not good. I understand my body might be holding onto what it can however it's just strange. I spoke with the doctor who said if I could workout weight loss and obiesty I would be very rich!!!!!!
