Feelling bad about not exercising...

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

went back to yoga at 6 weeks post op. swimming too. after about 8-10 weeks i started dancing.., i really wanted to make sure i was getting most of my Water in and getting at least 800 calories before doing any vigorous cardio.

[Kindle 8,667]

For several weeks postop I walked on a treadmill about 1/2 to 1 mile/day. It helped with digestion and "moving things through". But then I got bored and stopped once my tummy started handling food better. I did no exercise between 5-12 weeks out because I had a C. diff infection that made me feel lousy and left me prone to dehydration, so I didn't want to do anything that expended more Fluid (like sweating) After that I rode my recumbent bike 20 - 30 minutes about 4-5 times a week until I got bored with that, too. Haven't been on it in almost 2 months.

Between working 60 hours/week and playing hard on the weekends I have a very active lifestyle and I hate exercise. Dont have any intention of going to a gym or establishing a workout routine. I'm not encouraging you to not to do it, just wanted to say there's more than one way to be successful post VSG. I don't work out, I don't measure or track food and I still managed to pass my goal weight, maintain great muscle tone and look and feel great doing it "my" way. You just need to find your way and not feel bad that you aren't doing it like everyone else.