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[hamitchell 15]

I could find few posts on this as i tried to plan my post surgery running program, so i thought i wd post.

I was low fat bmi of 31.5 and could do 5k but no more, 9:30 min pace, left knee pain and tiredness. Still, not too winded for my fatness.

Post surgery, i waited 1 month to start back running. First several runs, i took it easy worried about stomach and energy etc., but felt pretty good with 30 lbs less to carry. Within two weeks i was as fast as my pre surgery 5k time, with more energy and feeling better, only limit was some restriction in breathing "from the stomach" area. That cleared up by second to third week.

Since then, i am now running 8k, 5 miles! Feel great, and running it at 9 min. Mile. I run 5 mi one a week, and at least 3 mi twice a week.

Now i need to do 2 days wk weights, but i have a rotator cuff issue, so will be cautious and no lifting above shoulders.

Still, for 52 years old, doing good. Last time I ran 5 miles was over 20 years ago.

[Rovobay 920]

great work. I just started running (pretty much first time ever) have my times down to a 10 minute mile. heart is no longer pounding through my chest. I can imagine in a few months I will be doing even that much better.

great work. keep it up!!!

[Recycled 2,182]

Running....ugh....more power to ya.....I'm not running unless a lion is chasing me. .

I was never much for running and now with two titanium knees.....I do what I can to preserve them. (hence, low impact exercises only)

So, I swim. (like a fish, pool, snorkeling and scuba) As much as I can. I also ride my bike at least 10 miles every day. And even drag myself to the gym too. The sleeve is a great asset, but still gotta do that exercise.....

[hamitchell 15]

Rovo, that's great. It took me close to 2 years to get to that pace. It sure is nice to have some weight off and feel "strong" when I run instead of winded and nauseous!

Recycled, Don't you actually feel like you want to exercise instead of dreading it for a change? It is good for us sleevers but also somethimg engaging that you want to do. I get lazy like anybody else, but I have the feeling I want the exercise because of how much better I feel afterward. I didn't have as many of those feelings pre-op.

[Recycled 2,182]

Recycled, Don't you actually feel like you want to exercise instead of dreading it for a change? It is good for us sleevers but also somethimg engaging that you want to do. I get lazy like anybody else, but I have the feeling I want the exercise because of how much better I feel afterward. I didn't have as many of those feelings pre-op.

I certainly have tons of energy now to do just about anything I want.......I just hate doing those types of exercise that are just for the sake of doing exercise.

I do like every kind of outdoor activity (fishing, diving, hunting, ATVs, skiing, etc etc.) and try to do those as often as I I can. They enjoy them and they don't feel like exercise. But, I can't afford to do them all the time.....so it's off to the gym for me and the boring treadmill and weights.....That's life.