Pre-op Questions/Working Out

[sherrinita 12]

did any of you start working out prior to having surgery......if so how did it help you after you had surgery, was it easier to drop weight, was it dropping faster, was the loose skin worse or better than what it would have been with you working out prior.....

[JennyBeth 127]

I haven't started yet, but I just had an appt. with the bariatrician yesterday and she strongly suggested starting to exercise as soon as possible and said she definitely recommends it for surgical success. I hope to be sleeved on 3-20 and she said even 2-3 times per week for just 20 minutes would be good. I plan on getting started next week to incorporate it into my daily routine.

[Itsme! 98]

Exercise has been a required part of my pre-op. for three months I've been dragging my behind outbid bed at 5am, at least 3 times a week to go in the elliptical machine that was previously collecting dust in my garage. So far, in about 10 weeks I've lost 27ish pounds by that plus a low cal/high Protein diet. The healthier you are pre-op, the smoother things typically go post-op. and if you build a routine now it's less of a change later on.

[sherrinita 12]

yes ....i am working out and i have lost 21 pounds so far....I was just curious to how people have done post surgery if they worked out preop.....i was told to just lose 10 pounds and start changing the way i eat.....working out was not required (at least not specified) but of course you know you have too....

[KristieAtkinson 588]

did any of you start working out prior to having surgery......if so how did it help you after you had surgery' date=' was it easier to drop weight, was it dropping faster, was the loose skin worse or better than what it would have been with you working out prior.....[/quote']

I worked out Pre op for 6 months. I was at the gym 2 hours the day before my surgery. Recovery for me was a breeze. They called me the social director at the hospital cuz every hour I was up walking & visiting with the other surgery peeps. After surgery tho I was surprised how tired (& I mean EXHAUSTED!) I was. But when I was cleared after 6 weeks it was straight back to the gym for me.

I am more toned & my upper arms aren't bad. But I have loose skin on my upper thighs & a stomach flap. I knew that would be an issue & fully plan on plastics. It's easier if you are honest with yourself & accept it.

I'm 5'7

Highest weight: 354

Pre-op diet & exercise (Jan of 12) starting weight: 338

DOS (5-18-12): 288

Current weight: 199

Total lost: 155 pounds from highest

I do not think I have lost any faster than anyone who doesn't exercise (I swear they seem to blow right down to almost goal then start bitching about the last 9 pounds!) I stall. I lose in stair steps. But I think in the long run I am less likely to gain it back cause I'm working hard for this!

Hope this helps!