Can't exercise, can you still succeed?

[Scorpion11 99]

"Anyone lose weight w/out exercise?" Anyone lose w/out able to exercise for whatever reason? I was sleeved on 11/14/13 and due to low back 4 bulging disc and severe pain, I haven't been able to get all my walking in. I'd like to know if you lost weight and how much in how long with minimal or no exercise? I'm losing inches but not lbs. female, 5'7, age 47 HW 266, SW 244, CW 238

[joatsaint 2,814]

I had severe pain in my feet, so right after surgery, I wasn't able to walk. But I did what I could at the time - which was a few laps around the inside of my workplace. And parking as far from the entrance to stores to force myself to walk a little more. I didn't do any continuous walking till about my 2nd month post-op - I was able to work my way up to 20 minutes of continuous walking each day. Now at 12 months post-op, I walk 4 to 5 miles a day, 4 to 5 days a week.

I was able to easily lose weight without exercise for the 1st 6 months, but after that, my body adjusted to the lower caloric intake and it became more difficult.

Here's the blog post where I tracked my walking progress.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/blog/9018/entry-31216-nsv-2-you-best-step-off-b-hatch/

Edited January 6, 2014 by joatsaint

[lilbootch 28]

I actually had the same issue with 3 bulging disc in my low back about a year before I had surgery or even considered it. I'm guessing you already have gone to a back specialist. I was sent to physical therapy 2x per week for about a month then once a week for another month. I was given a good amount of stretches to do on a daily basis and slowly started adding in exercise (mostly pool exercises) as I could tolerate it generally working my way back to little or no pain. I was also given a home traction machine. I truly hope you can get some relief from your pain and be able to fully enjoy your life journey.

[ElyQuint 446]

All I do is yoga and not the really sweaty kind. Still losing and I'm 5 months out.

[ribearty 544]

I had back surgery and afterwards walking was my primary source of exercise since it was February. Swimming helped with the pain because the Water took the pressure off the back.

I have problems now with my hip so I ride my bicycle a lot and that doesn't cause pain. Try to find an activity you can tolerate.

[Seela 1,187]

Since I went back to work I haven't excersised until last week. Im 11 weeks out and have lost 48.2lbs. Im 5'5" started at 250 now 201.2 and holding. .

[mokee 588]

I am older, 67, so it is harder for older people to loose. I have severe neck pain which keeps me from exercising. I had surgery 13 months ago. I've lost 93 lbs. I would like to loose another 16-20. I have joined a gym now and am going to try to at least do some strength building. I never dreamed I would loose this much weight without exercise but it surely can be done. Now a lot of pain I had in my back, I also have had two back surgeries and neck surgery, is gone. My knees no longer hurt. My neck is the only thing that is terribly painful. Best of luck to you and this surgery is truly a life saver.

[devonn 12]

I am 10 months out and have lost 118 lbs and am 5 lbs from a normal bmi and i have exercised 4 times since surgery. It is possible if you follow the guidelines given to you by your nut

[JeanZ_RN 378]

I'm only about 8 weeks out, and I haven't started exersizing yet. I keep trying to talk myself into it, but I just HATE getting sweaty (unless there's sex involved LOL). As you can see on my ticker, I'm down 31 lbs since the start of my journey 10/7/13. Since I'm 60 years old, I suspect I'm eventually going to have to do some kind of exercise to keep my weight loss going... but I'm dragging my feet about it.

And I, like many sleevers, am not nearly so hot all the time since surgery. So maybe it won't be as bad -- maybe I won't sweat buckets and be miserable -- with that change.

[disterdis 22]

I am 11 weeks out and have not exercised(severe RA) but walked maybe four or five times and have lost 61 pounds.

[kalee76 28]

Hi

I have not done any exercise. I only walk when I got to grocery store or clothes shopping due to the fact I have lower back pain. I have disc dengeneration disese and two herniated disc. So far I have been very successful with out exercise. I got sleeved on July 29 2013. And I ve lost 100 pounds. I am 6 ft tall my hw 377.5 sw 353.8 cw 277. Here is a picture I took a couple of week ago it is a before/during.

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[SleevesUp 4]

Thank you for posting informative youtube videos- they have great information!

I had severe pain in my feet, so right after surgery, I wasn't able to walk. But I did what I could at the time - which was a few laps around the inside of my workplace. And parking as far from the entrance to stores to force myself to walk a little more. I didn't do any continuous walking till about my 2nd month post-op - I was able to work my way up to 20 minutes of continuous walking each day. Now at 12 months post-op, I walk 4 to 5 miles a day, 4 to 5 days a week.

I was able to easily lose weight without exercise for the 1st 6 months, but after that, my body adjusted to the lower caloric intake and it became more difficult.

Here's the blog post where I tracked my walking progress.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/blog/9018/entry-31216-nsv-2-you-best-step-off-b-hatch/

[Skywalker 170]

"Anyone lose weight w/out exercise?" Anyone lose w/out able to exercise for whatever reason? I was sleeved on 11/14/13 and due to low back 4 bulging disc and severe pain, I haven't been able to get all my walking in. I'd like to know if you lost weight and how much in how long with minimal or no exercise? I'm losing inches but not lbs. female, 5'7, age 47 HW 266, SW 244, CW 238

I have back pain as well (pain in all four extremities now and a disability rating for it), and was wondering--can you swim? I know that is a great exercise that both takes the compression/insult off of joints for exercise, is safe for elderly, and keeps us cool. If other exercise was too painful, I would try to grab a YMCA membership and do that...

[green*eyed*girl 170]

I am 10 months out and have lost 118 lbs and am 5 lbs from a normal bmi and i have exercised 4 times since surgery. It is possible if you follow the guidelines given to you by your nut

That is amazing! I am not looking forward of sweating in the gym, I wish I was lucky like you! Time will tell I guess...

[Susysleever 265]

I am presleeve but am worrying about exercise. I am probably having a dx of ms pending neuro. Its not bad, just uncoordinated and clumsy. Maybe Water aerobics is an idea. I trip and fall off of a treadmill.