twinsmama05 166 Posted November 27, 2012 When was everyone allowed to hit the gym? I'm ready but my doc said another week. Nov 7th was my surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsGina 101 Posted November 27, 2012 Take it easy, if you over do too soon, you build scar tissue and that can cause a lot of problems in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Almostthere34 128 Posted November 27, 2012 After 8 weeks. Walking was allowed after day one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catryem 14 Posted November 27, 2012 Went for my check up today (sleeved Nov 5) was told I can start cardio...nothing with lifting. 1 twinsmama05 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Smiles 4 Posted November 27, 2012 What kind of workout did u do before the surgery? I did some walking but was not motivated bc I did not think I was making progress. Since I have been sleeved, I thought I would be more ready to workout. However, I'm still not motivated everyday! But just take your time and you will get the approval. It's all about constantly reminding yourself why u got the surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iegal 460 Posted November 27, 2012 You can go for a walk, but they don't want you to pull anything. Be careful to follow surgeons advice. SOON you will be able to hit the gym. Soon. I admire your determination to do all you can to lose the weight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carol Watts 67 Posted November 27, 2012 I was allowed after 6 weeks. walking before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinsmama05 166 Posted November 27, 2012 Thank you everyone! Before the surgery I walked- not much, but with loosing what I have so far I have so much more energy and I want to work out. I am starting to feel like a deflated balloon in the stomach area. Trust me I have so much more to go, but I feel it. Also I want to work on my upper arms. I will wait until my doc says ok.....I am just ready to jump in head first ya know? I wanted my goal weight to be 140. My nutritionist today said I might want to make it 170. So I have decided to try to make it to 170 for summer.That is 13 lbs a month jan to june. I know its a reach, but its my goal and I really want to challenge myself. I do not want to get in the frame of mind that they surgery will do all the work for me. I am in the right frame of mind that this is a tool to help me loose weight, but I have to do my part also. I will listen to my Doc..I don't want to get hurt. 1 Fiddleman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBT 450 Posted November 27, 2012 You can lift light weights. For example, if your surgeon said do not lift more than 15 pounds, you can do bicep curls and triceps extensions with two five pound weights for a total of 10 pounds. If 5 pounds is too much, do two pounds. You can always lift more reps with less weight. Smaller muscles (anterior deltoid) respond better to this higher reps/lower weight. If you pull on your incisions, they're going to hurt. If you need pain meds after lifting light weights, you're lifting too much. Lift sitting down and you won't engage your core. And/or lift one arm at a time if you feel your core tighten when you lift. life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted November 27, 2012 My dr said 8 weeks. I did a lot of walking daily before that. Walking up hills is a good workout using gravity as your resistance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
