Working out?????????

[Joyce 0]

I am so ready to start working out.I had my surgery on April 28th and I have lost 25 pounds and it seems like I am on a stand still.So Do ya'll think it is to soon to start working out?Please let me know what ya'll do.

Thanks

Joyce

4/28/04 Banded

225/200/

[Penni60 45]

Joyce: I started working out a month after I was banded. I started slow and easy. Don't try to do too much too fast. I started out walking every day then progressed up to doing weight training and power walking. SLow and easy is the best way.

I was banded on APril 6, 2004 and started working out a month later. So you should be OK in my opinion. What does your doc say?

[New Hope 37]

I started walking 2 weeks after surgery. Now I ride my bike.

[La_madam 20]

I was told by my doctor to not start working out until I was on solid foods wich was 6 weeks post op. I do not exercise much. I do ride my stationary bike 2 miles a day 3x's a week but I'm faithful with my 5lb dumbells and ankle weights. I work my arms and legs every night while I'm watching TV (20 minutes)Every now and then I will go for a walk with my neighboor and I have noticed a big difference just from that. My weight loss is 2 pounds a week so I'm content right now with that pace. I am just 3 months post op so the weight is coming off with minimal effort but I know as I get further out I will have to pick up the pace and exercise more to get the weight off.

[Joyce 0]

Thanks so much for the reply.I talked with the nurse last Friday an he gave me the go ahead.I am a a stand still with my weight lost.I figure if I start working out it will help.I have lost 25 pounds so far and I think that is good.But you hear people talking how they loss aleast 2 to 3 pounds a week.I am losing inches.Any other things you all could tell me would help.

Thanks

Joyce

4/28/04 Dr.Spiegel

225/200/?

[New Hope 37]

Joyce, you've done great! Losing inches is just as important as losing lbs.