Exercise

[ashleyxoxo 4]

Hey guys. Today makes a month since surgery. My dr has allowed walking so far and I go back to see him tomorrow. I plan to see what other activities I'm cleared for but I was just curious about what kinds of exercise some of you were doing at this point. Thanks!

[joatsaint 2,814]

I started walking after the 1st month. I started out with a goal to walk 10,000 steps each day. Took many months, but I finally got to that point.

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

[BG- 8]

I started walking on day 3, by recommendation of my surgeon. After the first week I was allowed to do low impact cardio, mostly cycling, and climbing stairs. High impact cardio and strength training is not allowed for me until 6-8 weeks.

[Marygp836 12]

I was sleeved August 15th and started short walks 5 days later. I am up to several blocks now. Each time I go out, I try to go further. I have no pain, so I plan on continuing and eventually will do the elliptical and add some weights

[maxcimax 220]

I'm terrible about exercising. I'm 70 & have to drag around oxygen so that is an issue - not the age but the oxygen. My daughter-in-law is a personal trainer so I called her & she said to start out with 1 lb ankle weights (I can put them on my wrist too) & just wear them around the house. After 2 or 3 weeks she said to up the weight to 2 lbs. I also do some leg exercises 2 - 3 times a day with the weights. Hopefully this helps with tightening up my muscles. Not sure what to do about the loose skin. I understand it takes about 2 years for your skin to sort of shrink back. Old people sag anyway so I'm not expecting to look like did when I was 20 something. Wishful thinking!!