When did you feel up to exercising and how much are you doing?

[trapped inside 0]

I was banded on 10/29/07 and I'm taking small walks outside about 10 minutes twice a day. I'm a little anxious so I'm walking around inside the house too. I don't want to do too much but I don't want to baby myself? What is everyone else doing?

Anne

[deez9 0]

Congratulations! I guess slow is the best word now. How long did the procedure take to do? How is your discomfort level?

[nhanson 0]

Good for you. I was banded on the 24th and except for walking around my house and tonights exhausting halloween excursion I haven't tried. I have been so exhausted.

[Freebigbennow 0]

back to the gym myself. I am going to try it Friday. I was banded last Thursday the 25th. So after a week of rest I think I should be o.k. at least getting on the treadmill for 30 minutes a day. I will stay away fromthe weights though, since they said lifting can cause you stiches to pop and your band to slip. I think they said wait 4 or 5 weeks for the weights. I had just stared going to the gym 4 weeks before having the operation. I know I will have to get used to it all over again.

[cookielover 1]

After I was banded I listened to my body. If my body only wanted to walk 5 minutes then I only walked 5 minutes. I walked all the time to get rid of the gas, but in doses that I could handle, and most of the time I just shuffled along slowly. Slowly there was a change I was walking longer and faster. I have been banded 4 weeks and I can walk about 3 miles in an hour. I am pretty happy with that. I walk about 5 times a week. At this point I plan to make walking my exercise of choice for another 4 weeks and then I will toddle of to the gym. If I need more exercise I will increase my speed and walking time. Good luck and just listen to your body; it will tell you what it needs.

[trapped inside 0]

deez9,

I never asked how long my procedure took but I remember my husband telling me that the doctor said my anatomy was "good." I guess that meant that things went well. My doctor popped in to see me the next day to make sure I was ok and then I was discharged. Everything went so fast. My discomfort comes and goes. It usually worse after sitting or lying for a while. Funny thing is, the percocet doesn't really seem to make a lot of difference. I take it so that I can make the most of my recovery but there is always some discomfort there, usually port side. I went for a walk yesterday and braced my abdomen with a small decorative pillow, which did nicely.

Anne

[Jachut 487]

I took small gentle walks of about 3km every day from the day after surgery, when I came home from hospital. By 2 weeks out, I went to the gym a few times a week to use the elliptical for half an hour, 40 minutes.

At about 3 months out, I started running with a short 3km run, and from then on I was hooked, I gradually built up to 40 minutes to an hour four or five times a week.

[deez9 0]

I have not been a very active person. Have you found that you want to exercise more now since having the surgery?

[cookielover 1]

I want to exercise more because I am lighter so it is much easier for me know. I am not carrying around all the extra weight.

[Jachut 487]

Exercise is hard to love at first, but as you do more, many people WANT to keep going and do more.

I've jsut had about 10 days off running because I have an injury. To get out last night and go for a run was an awesome feeling. Truly you can get to love it.

[Cassiew 0]

HELLO EVERYONE !

My name is Cassie I had my surgery 10/03/2007, and lost 21lbs, the last few days haven't been go for me please help, with some encouraging words?

[deez9 0]

HI CASSIE:

Keep a positive attitude. Even through the pain. Listen to your doctor and your body. It will take time to heal physically, but your attitude plays a role in it also. 21 pounds!!!wow!! Hoping that you are doing much better today.

[MUTiger 0]

I understand about the excercise issue. I have tried to get out and walk, but I lack the energy. I try to walk atleast 15 minutes a day. I have lost 18 pounds since inital visit, 6 pounds since surgery. Anyone have problems getting all of their Protein in? I was told to have at least 70 grams a day.:bored

[Cassiew 0]

dee29

Thanks, for asking, I'm doing a little better today. I try eating some bake chicken for dinner, I guess it not agreeing with me now. So I guess i want try that for a while.

Cassiew

[trapped inside 0]

Cassiew,

did you try putting some broth or gravy on the chicken. It may have been too dry.

Anne