GetBack_095 87 Posted July 21, 2016 I told my self before i had surgery, the day i get back home from the hospital I'm hitting the gym. Sadly, that didn't happen i totally under estimated the pain lol. I was laid up for 6 days, told my self as soon as i get back mobile and the pain is gone and this drain is out of my stomach I'm hitting the gym. After the pain was gone then i went to my 1 week post-op appointment... BOOM... i catch a cold sore throat and a fever and back laid up on bed rest. I was depressed on how my success will be and how much weight i will lose due to my inactivity. But gladly, the weight has been losing it self and at a satisfying rate and i couldn't be happier. It just show me that my results will be much better when i get back in the gym and start working out. Sent From Galaxy Note 5 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M!@ 320 Posted July 21, 2016 CarlAllen_95, We were all super motivated about what we were going to do...even more so for me now at 8 months post op. However, you are in the early, early stage, and I know our expectations can get ahead of us, but please take in slow and follow your surgeon's guidance regarding incorporating exercise: You will need weeks to heal and this is key to long term success...the gym will be ready and waiting for you once you are cleared by your doctor. Congratulations on your success thus far...there is much more where that came from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missblonde20 72 Posted July 21, 2016 Awesome news and yes, don't be too hard on yourself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barry W 336 Posted July 21, 2016 20lb in two weeks is awesome - congrats! As far as hitting the gym ASAP, I'd suggest waiting until you are properly healed up - a hernia would be a major setback. In the meantime, you can always walk - it's some of the best exercise in any time :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawnie Doo 184 Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) I told my self before i had surgery, the day i get back home from the hospital I'm hitting the gym. Sadly, that didn't happen i totally under estimated the pain lol. I was laid up for 6 days, told my self as soon as i get back mobile and the pain is gone and this drain is out of my stomach I'm hitting the gym. After the pain was gone then i went to my 1 week post-op appointment... BOOM... i catch a cold sore throat and a fever and back laid up on bed rest. I was depressed on how my success will be and how much weight i will lose due to my inactivity. But gladly, the weight has been losing it self and at a satisfying rate and i couldn't be happier. It just show me that my results will be much better when i get back in the gym and start working out. Sent From Galaxy Note 5 using the BariatricPal App Congrats on your progress! I agree that you should take it slow!!! You definitely don't want to injure yourself. Slow and steady! You're on your way. My surgery is on August 8 th and I've already asked about the gym Lol Dr said go now before surgery because it helps the process. After surgery I'll only be able to walk for about 6 weeks. Ugh! Lol but I'm following those guidelines. Keep me posted ???? Dawnie_doo Edited July 21, 2016 by Dawnie Doo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4u2nvyme 96 Posted July 21, 2016 Congrats keep up the great work. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VEGAN ME 117 Posted July 21, 2016 I told my self before i had surgery, the day i get back home from the hospital I'm hitting the gym. Sadly, that didn't happen i totally under estimated the pain lol. I was laid up for 6 days, told my self as soon as i get back mobile and the pain is gone and this drain is out of my stomach I'm hitting the gym. After the pain was gone then i went to my 1 week post-op appointment... BOOM... i catch a cold sore throat and a fever and back laid up on bed rest. I was depressed on how my success will be and how much weight i will lose due to my inactivity. But gladly, the weight has been losing it self and at a satisfying rate and i couldn't be happier. It just show me that my results will be much better when i get back in the gym and start working out. Sent From Galaxy Note 5 using the BariatricPal App im not trying to be a gloomy gus and it may not happen this way to you but I lost 20 lbs in two weeks also and now 6 weeks out and for the past month I only have lost 10 lbs I hear that this is normal so don't be upset if it slows down, it will start back up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GetBack_095 87 Posted July 21, 2016 I told my self before i had surgery, the day i get back home from the hospital I'm hitting the gym. Sadly, that didn't happen i totally under estimated the pain lol. I was laid up for 6 days, told my self as soon as i get back mobile and the pain is gone and this drain is out of my stomach I'm hitting the gym. After the pain was gone then i went to my 1 week post-op appointment... BOOM... i catch a cold sore throat and a fever and back laid up on bed rest. I was depressed on how my success will be and how much weight i will lose due to my inactivity. But gladly, the weight has been losing it self and at a satisfying rate and i couldn't be happier. It just show me that my results will be much better when i get back in the gym and start working out. Sent From Galaxy Note 5 using the BariatricPal App im not trying to be a gloomy gus and it may not happen this way to you but I lost 20 lbs in two weeks also and now 6 weeks out and for the past month I only have lost 10 lbs I hear that this is normal so don't be upset if it slows down, it will start back upYeah i heard its normal and im totally prepared for it, its called a stall i believe. When the time come when the scale reads the same for 2 weeks im gonna stay off the scale for 3 weeks and let it pass. I heard how long the stall lasts depends on how the person handles it. Sent From Galaxy Note 5 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted July 21, 2016 To use a cliche: this is a marathon and not a sprint. You just had major surgery. Your primary goal right now should be healing and health. The weight loss will come. Rest, walk some, sip, sip, and sip. The best thing you can do right now is focus on getting in all of your Fluid and Protein. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scampbell33 88 Posted July 21, 2016 To use a cliche: this is a marathon and not a sprint. You just had major surgery. Your primary goal right now should be healing and health. The weight loss will come. Rest, walk some, sip, sip, and sip. The best thing you can do right now is focus on getting in all of your Fluid and Protein. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall Indeed! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs.Robinson2004 7 Posted July 21, 2016 I told my self before i had surgery, the day i get back home from the hospital I'm hitting the gym. Sadly, that didn't happen i totally under estimated the pain lol. I was laid up for 6 days, told my self as soon as i get back mobile and the pain is gone and this drain is out of my stomach I'm hitting the gym. After the pain was gone then i went to my 1 week post-op appointment... BOOM... i catch a cold sore throat and a fever and back laid up on bed rest. I was depressed on how my success will be and how much weight i will lose due to my inactivity. But gladly, the weight has been losing it self and at a satisfying rate and i couldn't be happier. It just show me that my results will be much better when i get back in the gym and start working out. Sent From Galaxy Note 5 using the BariatricPal App It's gone be ok I have mines Aug25 what u can tell what to expect soon as I wake up Sent from my SM-N900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GetBack_095 87 Posted July 21, 2016 I told my self before i had surgery, the day i get back home from the hospital I'm hitting the gym. Sadly, that didn't happen i totally under estimated the pain lol. I was laid up for 6 days, told my self as soon as i get back mobile and the pain is gone and this drain is out of my stomach I'm hitting the gym. After the pain was gone then i went to my 1 week post-op appointment... BOOM... i catch a cold sore throat and a fever and back laid up on bed rest. I was depressed on how my success will be and how much weight i will lose due to my inactivity. But gladly, the weight has been losing it self and at a satisfying rate and i couldn't be happier. It just show me that my results will be much better when i get back in the gym and start working out. Sent From Galaxy Note 5 using the BariatricPal App It's gone be ok I have mines Aug25 what u can tell what to expect soon as I wake up Sent from my SM-N900V using the BariatricPal App You can expect hella pain when you wake up. Or i guess it pretty much depends, everybody experience is different Sent From Galaxy Note 5 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnicci1 6 Posted July 22, 2016 Don't over do it. I went shopping just five days after surgery and became light headed and dizzy due to doing too much too soon. I should know better, being that I've now had 17 surgeries. Take it slow. I just started going to the gym, 2-3 times a week, last week and I'm 4 weeks out. Let your body heal before you try to push it. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyK44 263 Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Take it slow. You are sleeved for life do not over do it. I have been sleeved for almost two years and I am still moving forward. This is your new lifestyle. Not a fade diet. You are doing great. Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App Edited July 22, 2016 by LadyK44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
