exercise and calorie counting

[Melissa@gail 1]

When should I start exercising and counting calories? I was banded on June 4. This port sure is killing me! Lol

[blondegal_ 1,028]

I started counting calories from the beginning to get in the habit of it. And you should exercise based on your doctor's instructions.

[Melissa@gail 1]

Definitely am not ready to exercise yet. I definitely am sick of liquids. I am picky so this liquid thing has been a challenge. Down 12lbs so far

[labwalker 1,177]

I count calories and Protein. Protein intake comes first... I use an online program to enter my meals and it tracks the nutrients.

[Melissa@gail 1]

What program do you use to keep track of calories and Protein?

[labwalker 1,177]

Fitday.com

[Sharpie 3,306]

My Dr. said 6 weeks before exercise.. walking was fine early on but anything more he wanted me to heal before I started anything more strenuous...I also use myfitnesspal to track Protein, calories, etc.

[flrosie 154]

My doc said six weeks, also. Walking every day from the beginning, but no strenuous exercise for six weeks. MyFitnessPal is a great program for tracking food intake and exercise but I know there are others out there that people like as well. It has been said over and over again and I agree: writing down every morsel you eat every day is the best food management tool you can use. Not only does it make you accountable, I believe it lessens the guilt from having so-called "forbidden" foods. No food item is verboten; quantity is key.

[kate85 6]

I started walking 2 days after surgery but it was only half hour of slow walking. Now I am just over 4 weeks post op and I do 6km and it is 60min run and 90min walk. I can return to netball next week aswell.

[kate85 6]

I also county calories with my fitness pal and I stay between 700 and 1200 calories per day

[labwalker 1,177]

Walking is the best thing you can do after surgery, and it is a good exercise to keep weight off afterwards.