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Here is a video chronicling my journey so far. It is a little long, but it tells the story and my feeling heading into surgery well. I urge all of you reading to check it out and provide feedback. I want this to be the best it can be so it can be a help and motivation to others trying to change their lives. (I know there are a few grammatical errors in the video that I am working on correcting)

https://www.youtube....h?v=rkW6KmJRgHc

To learn more about my journey, find motivation, and experience life together, follow me on Facebook and Twitter below. This is truly and amazing journey and I am always open to help anyone as they work through this life changing experience!

@Fat2FitBlue

Blog: http://wakingupfromh...s.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook...ealjonathanblue

Best of Luck,

Jonathan

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You are a hero and a personal inspiration. I had surgery on October 6th 2014. I want to exercise but my doctors say for weeks. What can I do now to continue my journey?

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Iptreg,

Thank you so much for the kind words. It is great to know that people notice the hard work I have put in. I am doing what I can to be a hope and an inspiration to others like myself and those going through the surgery process.

To answer your question... I know that right now you are probably sitting at home and getting really antsy. You want to get out and start doing all the things you said you were going to do once you lost weight. Believe me, I know, my wife would have to hold me back from running out the front door and was constantly asking me if what I was carrying around was more than the 10lb. limit the doctor put on me. I first off would urge you to be patient. There are some amazing things that will be happening to you over the next year so take this time to get ready to hit the ground running in a few weeks when the fitness ban has been lifted.

In the mean time, my doctor encouraged me to move a little every day and slowly increase it each time I did. What my wife and I made a ritual of doing, was every evening when she got home from work we would go out. We would go somewhere like Walmart, Meijer, the Mall, or even the park if it was nice. We would just take a leasurely walk, maybe do some window shopping and a just enjoy being out of the house. This was a great thing for me because it got me out of the house and it helped me keep from getting too claustrophobic and stir crazy. It also got me moving. Because Christmas was around the corner there was plenty to see. This would be my biggest piece of advice.

Once the doctor lifts the exercise ban I would suggest you do what I did. I was a member of a health club with a pool. Every day I would go and walk up and down the lanes. I would walk in walk that came to just above my belly button and I would trod on for as long as I could. As soon as my stomach felt sore, I would stop. It didn't matter if it was 10 minutes or 40 minutes. I was just moving. Eventually I got the go ahead about the 6 week mark that I could begin working with my abdomen more and that is when I started swimming traditional laps.

If you have any other questions let me know. I love being a help to others. Also be sure to check out my Facebook page, blog, and Twitter. I will be continually posting updates on my journey. I will also be posting post surgery tips, recipes, and product reviews.

@Fat2FitBlue

Blog: http://wakingupfromh...s.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook...ealjonathanblue

Gear Up,

Jonathan

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Most inspiring video! I am 4 months post RNY. Next month I will do my first 5k. I was motivated by your video to make many goals. And just start ticking them off the list.

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