How soon did you start exercising after surgery?

pinkdots410 · June 10, 2008

I wish I could have written this post! How do you guys find the motivation to work out? I avoid physical activity like the plague :behindsofa: I keep saying I need to start doing something, but never really find the time nor the energy to do it! There is always an excuse ... This week of was - " its too hot out" uuugghh!! I am afraid I will never be one too work out! Any suggestions?

MCP · June 10, 2008

Lexi,

I know many bandsters at my MD's office are trying to lose weight simply with will power! Wow is that hard! If you are able and not physically discouraged for some medical reason not to exercise which I know is common, exercising makes the pounds come off in a hurry! Particularly if you haven't exercised in a long time. The trick is to do something that doesn't feel like work at first. I found recumbent biking for a 1/2 hour every day while watching a favorite show to work wonders. You do have to avoid food commercials as they make you ravenous! Any amount is better than nothing, and for all of those people who get back into regular exercise, there is no other way to go! You may also have to make time for your workout when there is no time in the day. Truly though exercising is probably 75-80 percent of the reason I've had any success. Dieting is so hard even with the band to help. Do what you can and you will succeed!

NukeChik · June 10, 2008

I was told to start walking as much as I could 2 weeks after surgery. I was on "restriction" for one month, no repetitive tasks, you know like vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, :biggrin:My beloved had to pick up the slack during that month!