August Surgery buddies

[ShoppGirl 5,003]

1 hour ago, Justarwaxx said:

I have my two-month post-op appointment coming up, and I want to make the most of it. I’d love to hear any questions you think I should ask my team about my recovery, nutrition, exercise, or anything else that might be relevant. I am compiling so it would be a good reminder! hehe

Your insights would be super helpful! Thanks in advance for your support!

Don’t forget to tell them exactly what you’re doing fitness wise and ask whether you need to adjust your Protein and carbs. Also ask what your portions should look like up until your next appointment portion wise.

Also I thought of you while I was having my yogurt drink. They are just Greek yogurt and fruit with a little milk (I use almond milk just because it doesn’t expire as fast so I don’t waste as much). They sell some in the stores but you have to watch the added sugars and the ones without it are pricey. They are simple enough to make. I do them in the nutra bullet because I have one and you can drink it right out of that cup you blend in so you don’t waste as much when it sticks to the blender and then the glass. Anyways, this is a really good source of protein when you’re sick of shakes but not really hungry. I often end up having them for night Snacks when I get to the end of the day and my protein is low.

[Justarwaxx 242]

21 hours ago, ShoppGirl said:

Don’t forget to tell them exactly what you’re doing fitness wise and ask whether you need to adjust your Protein and carbs. Also ask what your portions should look like up until your next appointment portion wise.

Also I thought of you while I was having my yogurt drink. They are just Greek yogurt and fruit with a little milk (I use almond milk just because it doesn’t expire as fast so I don’t waste as much). They sell some in the stores but you have to watch the added sugars and the ones without it are pricey. They are simple enough to make. I do them in the nutra bullet because I have one and you can drink it right out of that cup you blend in so you don’t waste as much when it sticks to the blender and then the glass. Anyways, this is a really good source of Protein when you’re sick of shakes but not really hungry. I often end up having them for night Snacks when I get to the end of the day and my protein is low.

Ahh we got a storm warning and everything was cancelled (school and work including)

Going to wait for the rescheduled appointment 🥲 but we are all safe, it was just a heavy rain with winds for like 30 mins. But might come back in a few hours.

[ShoppGirl 5,003]

3 hours ago, Justarwaxx said:

Ahh we got a storm warning and everything was cancelled (school and work including)

Going to wait for the rescheduled appointment 🥲 but we are all safe, it was just a heavy rain with winds for like 30 mins. But might come back in a few hours.

Glad you are safe. Hopefully they can get you back in pretty soon.

[Chatterboxdea 202]

I am 6/ almost 7 weeks out from sleeve surgery so I have started upping my working out some; mostly intervals of walking and jogging. I know I still need to be mindful of what I’m doing and not go too crazy with running or weights. Other than feeling low energy during a workout or a little light headed after, I haven’t had any issues.

So my question is: if any of you have had issues with working out, what did you feel in your body and what exercises were you doing that caused it? I want to make sure I’m not pushing too hard.

Also, I’m jonesing to take a bath. When did you guys feel comfortable taking a bath or going swimming with your incisions?

[ShoppGirl 5,003]

13 minutes ago, Chatterboxdea said:

I am 6/ almost 7 weeks out from sleeve surgery so I have started upping my working out some; mostly intervals of walking and jogging. I know I still need to be mindful of what I’m doing and not go too crazy with running or weights. Other than feeling low energy during a workout or a little light headed after, I haven’t had any issues.

So my question is: if any of you have had issues with working out, what did you feel in your body and what exercises were you doing that caused it? I want to make sure I’m not pushing too hard.

Also, I’m jonesing to take a bath. When did you guys feel comfortable taking a bath or going swimming with your incisions?

I didn’t do the bath or swim yet. I believe it was 6 weeks they said the outside was fully healed (double check on that though because there are different types of closure techniques that may heal slower). My team cleared us for anything but weights at 6 weeks but I noticed that some of the stuff that focuses on the core area in Yoga pulled so I just didn’t do that for a couple weeks (I needed the rest in between anyways 🤣). Tried again this morning in fact and it didn’t pull. I will be 10 weeks out tomorrow. I didn’t realize that I was that far out actually. Probably would’ve tried last week. Anyways, just with anything new, start slow and if you feel it in your tummy, stop!! That’s what I did.

[Justarwaxx 242]

3 hours ago, Chatterboxdea said:

I am 6/ almost 7 weeks out from sleeve surgery so I have started upping my working out some; mostly intervals of walking and jogging. I know I still need to be mindful of what I’m doing and not go too crazy with running or weights. Other than feeling low energy during a workout or a little light headed after, I haven’t had any issues.

So my question is: if any of you have had issues with working out, what did you feel in your body and what exercises were you doing that caused it? I want to make sure I’m not pushing too hard.

Also, I’m jonesing to take a bath. When did you guys feel comfortable taking a bath or going swimming with your incisions?

Hi hi 👋

After my 1 month post op, my surgeon actually told me to go ahead and do whatever I wanted workout wise! He said I've healed internally and externally.. I joined the gym and started with cardio and swimming and then some weights and joined some aerobics classes.. to be honest, I am doing it all but I am not pushing myself and I listen to my body. So I did a class 2 days ago and I was on the lowest weight and took many breaks and still burnt almost 400 calories in 60 mins. So I suggest u listen to your surgeon then your body!

And I am now 2 months post op fyi

Edited October 15, 2024 by Justarwaxx

[ShoppGirl 5,003]

6 hours ago, Justarwaxx said:

Hi hi 👋

After my 1 month post op, my surgeon actually told me to go ahead and do whatever I wanted workout wise! He said I've healed internally and externally.. I joined the gym and started with cardio and swimming and then some weights and joined some aerobics classes.. to be honest, I am doing it all but I am not pushing myself and I listen to my body. So I did a class 2 days ago and I was on the lowest weight and took many breaks and still burnt almost 400 calories in 60 mins. So I suggest u listen to your surgeon then your body!

And I am now 2 months post op fyi

a really nice lady in my yoga class asked why I don’t go to the cardio one. I was waiting a little while longer until I am a bit more fit but now I feel like I should just go ahead and start. I just packed my bag with my little 2ib weights and an old yoga mat that I had under my Ab Roller because it says to bring a mat. Im not sure if they mean an exercise mat but if so I don’t have one. I don’t want to use my good yoga mat because I will be wearing shoes. Hopefully if that’s not what they meant they will have one I can borrow. And hopefully I don’t fall out too soon during the class. I looked at my heart rate from the last yoga class and my heart was up to 155 just from that at one point. I am definitely not ready for a real intense cardio class. We shall see how it goes I guess.

[Justarwaxx 242]

4 hours ago, ShoppGirl said:

a really nice lady in my yoga class asked why I don’t go to the cardio one. I was waiting a little while longer until I am a bit more fit but now I feel like I should just go ahead and start. I just packed my bag with my little 2ib weights and an old yoga mat that I had under my Ab Roller because it says to bring a mat. Im not sure if they mean an exercise mat but if so I don’t have one. I don’t want to use my good yoga mat because I will be wearing shoes. Hopefully if that’s not what they meant they will have one I can borrow. And hopefully I don’t fall out too soon during the class. I looked at my heart rate from the last yoga class and my heart was up to 155 just from that at one point. I am definitely not ready for a real intense cardio class. We shall see how it goes I guess.

That sounds like a great decision! When I started my own classes, I was just as nervous. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to keep up, but I just did my own thing at my own pace. You’d be surprised at how much your body can handle, especially now that you're feeling lighter. You won’t know you're ready until you try, and I bet you’ll do amazing! Worst case, you take a few extra breaks—no shame in that. Just have fun with it and see how you feel.

[Justarwaxx 242]

On 10/15/2024 at 11:37 AM, Justarwaxx said:

Ahh we got a storm warning and everything was cancelled (school and work including)

Going to wait for the rescheduled appointment 🥲 but we are all safe, it was just a heavy rain with winds for like 30 mins. But might come back in a few hours.

Got my new app on 24th! Yay another week only

[ShoppGirl 5,003]

3 hours ago, Justarwaxx said:

Got my new app on 24th! Yay another week only

Awesome. That’s not bad.

[Justarwaxx 242]

Aqua aerobics kicked my butt even tho it's quite easy when you see it! But feels so refreshing! I love having my watch

Keeps motivated to burn more!

Edited October 16, 2024 by Justarwaxx

[ShoppGirl 5,003]

1 hour ago, Justarwaxx said:

Aqua aerobics kicked my butt even tho it's quite easy when you see it! But feels so refreshing! I love having my watch

Keeps motivated to burn more!

That’s awesome. I love my fitness watch too. I don’t think mine is waterproof but I don’t have access to a pool anyways. I did that cardio/ strength class today and it was a challenge for me but a good one. I was up to 165 at one point but the average was 141 for the hour. I was a little concerned when she said so is everyone warmed up and I was already feeling tired but we only did a little more cardio and then it was the strength part. Phew. I honestly never would have thought I would be one to actually enjoy exercise. It really feels great when you get done though, doesn’t it?

[Justarwaxx 242]

I am literally having a panic attack now.. I feel guilty because I was hungry and decided to eat! That's it! I had rice and a minced chicken curry. It was a good portion but I feel so so guilty because it was my 2nd dinner.. i simply cannot continue living like this.. the guilty and panic of overeating or regaining and i didn't even lose the weight to be begin with. I pass infront of the mirror and I just feel fatter!

[Chatterboxdea 202]

1 hour ago, Justarwaxx said:

I am literally having a panic attack now.. I feel guilty because I was hungry and decided to eat! That's it! I had rice and a minced chicken curry. It was a good portion but I feel so so guilty because it was my 2nd dinner.. i simply cannot continue living like this.. the guilty and panic of overeating or regaining and i didn't even lose the weight to be begin with. I pass infront of the mirror and I just feel fatter!

Maybe you can work on more realistic thinking, disputing irrational beliefs, and listening to your body. If you are hungry, then it's okay to eat; ask yourself if you are truly hungry or bored/tired/upset.

[Justarwaxx 242]

34 minutes ago, Chatterboxdea said:

Maybe you can work on more realistic thinking, disputing irrational beliefs, and listening to your body. If you are hungry, then it's okay to eat; ask yourself if you are truly hungry or bored/tired/upset.

You’re right, I should probably work on realistic thinking and challenging irrational beliefs, but honestly… I was hungry. When I replay my whole day, I don’t think I ate enough. It’s just… all of this is so much harder to practice than it sounds. I know everything you’re saying, but I’m struggling so much to actually do it, and it’s really frustrating.