When did exercising took place in your journey?

youknowit · March 24, 2010

Thanks for this tip. I know that there's a severe weight limitation in the first 6 weeks, but it looks like I should keep it light for the first three months, too.
After that, I guess, it's just basic exercise common sense and smart lifting (the old lift with your legs, not your back, kinda stuff).

You got it! Good luck on your sleeve journey! :smile:

citygal · April 4, 2010

Hi there! I am having surgery next Friday. I checked out this thread, since I am already committed to doing the 3 day 60 miles Susan G Komen walk in Novemeber and really need to get my training in. I did the walk in Philly in October (at 280 pds) but I trained for 7 months to get ready. I did 4 miles yesterday, but at the height of my training last year I was doing 18 miles on Saturday then 12 miles on Sunday.

My thinking is athough I have to be thoughtful about recuperating....if I can walk 18 miles at 280 pounds...I KNOW I can push through and find the energy I will need to work out after my surgery. THe walk was the first time in 30 years I had execercised and I'm grateful I did it....but I have to say the minute the walk was over I STOPPED and gained 20 pounds...which put me at 300.

The damn extra weight has made it hard to mentally and physically get it together...but I KNOW excercise is a key to my long term health and success.

Sending you great wishes for your surgery and a speedy recovery!!