Postops - How's the exercise going?

We have to remember this is the honeymoon period and exercise will help us to make the most of our losing opportunity. That said, I am in a funk today. I finally figured out my fatigue was mental not physical so I dragged myself outside to walk. It is a beautiful day and I walked a mile. I think the fatigue is physical now, so I can nap without feeling guilty! I have a much better outlook because of the walk and the sunshine, but it sure was a battle! How are the rest of you doing? Joy -18 lbs/ 15 days

My Angel Goooood Girl, You get a and an A+ Now you get to take a little nap, nighty-night, and sweet dreams. Love Betty

Going great. Walkin' the treadmill a LOT - just got so much energy right now that I don't know what to do with it (so different from my pre-op fibromyalgia fatigue days...what a change!). Unfortunately, I can't tell ya the exacts since my treadmill's console hasn't worked since it arrived. Sears fix-it dude will be here today to replace the console. Then I can actually keep track of time/miles I'm walking. At this point, I can't think of any way this could be going any better for me. Actually got to start eating some stuff today...man, those mashed potatoes were about the BEST 'taters I've had in my life! Funny how pre-op, ya just ate things and never really appreciated them, ya just ate it 'cuz it was on the plate. Now I taste and feel the texture and actually ENJOY everything that goes into this mouth. I think they neglect to tell us that there's a partial lobotomy that goes with WLS... Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to All Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles

I'm not sure my lobotomy was partial! Oh well, no one will notice... Joy -18 lbs / 15 days

WALK HOW CAN YOU WALK IN A HALF FOOT OF SNOW ?????????? WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, This will never end. I`m having a rough day so I lay down at noon and when I got up theres like 6 more inches of the stuff. I did get out yesterday for a little stroll but thats out of the question now since I`m sooooooo afraid of falling. Oh well thats what I get for living in Ohio huh!!! Debbie -22 and counting !!!!!!!!

Ya DON'T walk in a half foot of snow...that's why I cashed in savings bonds and bought a treadmill -- been watching the snow fly and laughing in the face of the flakes!! Kinda neat walking the 'mill, watching TV, then looking out the window at the snow falling, and being warm and cozy and happy all at once. Who'd've thunk it?? Actually, my 1st surgeon recognized the fine line between exercise and overdoing it (could happen with one mere footstep too many...) due to my fibromyalgia. I live in a 'rolling' neighborhood where there's no sidewalks and none of the streets are level. So he told me to go to a shopping mall to walk. Most of the malls around here actually have walking 'clubs', and it's a great thing, especially for seniors. But I was working at the time (versus being on sick leave now), so that was a real pain, stopping at the mall after work, not being able to buy anything knowing that I'll be looking at massive medical bills, etc. But he wanted me walking on a FLAT surface so as not to exacerbate the fibromyalgia. The treadmill is PERFECT for that. In fact, "Chuck", the fix-it dude from Sears just left a little while ago 'cuz I just had the treadmill delivered on Saturday and the monitor never worked. Turns out the delivery dudes neglected to plug the treadmill in to the monitor - simple as that. But he also fixed the incline on it, it's now on a half-degree incline, basically level. The delivery guys had it on its highest elevation, which didn't bother me in the least (I have VERY muscular "cheerleader" legs). So even THAT was a bonus and nice surprise, knowing I've been walking it at highest elevation and it was a piece of cake. Now if I can work up some speed... Nope, don't EVEN want to risk slipping on this new snow, so I'm gonna go walk the treadmill for a bit then take a nap: I think this energy-surge of the past few days MAY just be wearing off...finally. What a trip, tho...from my fibromyalgic fatigue to unlimited energy in one short week. I really REALLY didn't know how to handle it! This is a whole new life for me. Like I told Queen Mum today, if something should happen and I die tonight, I can honestly say that I've achieved my WLS goal: to feel healthy and pain-free and energetic, and these past few days have been the best I've felt in decades! I'm earnestly praying that this wasn't a fluke, that this stays this way, and if so, I can't IMAGINE how my life is going to change now that I actually AM healthy!!! Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to All Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles

I was doing very, very well with the walking, but I think I overdid it on the weekend. Yesterday and today have me housebound (like Deb in Ohio, it is SNOWING LIKE CRAZY outside), but I DID join the local gym and my membership will start sometime in April, after I get my doc's okay. At least the management at the gym let me postpone my start date, and still gave me the neighborhood discount. I am nervous about going, as I am as blind as a bat w/o glasses, and wearing a bathing suit at a gym seems to really make me feel intimidated. What's weird is that I have no problem, AT ALL, wearing one to the beach!!!! So, I hope to go out tomorrow and walk, very c-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y, in the snow. More power to those of you who brave the elements and can figure out physical vs mental fatigue. You go, Joy!!!!! Rita

Yesterday I started at the YMCA. I walked 35 mins. I hope I can continue that. Other than that I have only went on 1 walk. The rest of the time I have just tried to stay busy cleaning and moving. I will do better. LaDonna -20lbs

I have been walking every day. Today I walked 3 miles with my 3 dogs. It was chilly and I really wanted to be home in my nice cozy house so it gave me incentive to walk really fast so I could get back home. Once i am done I feel so much accomplishment, and I am glad I do it, its just the getting out there that I dread. Anyone with any hints of motivation would be appreciated. Once spring hits in Wisconsin I will be busy with yard work and gardening, but until then I'd rather be a hermit!!! Janelle

Wow! I'd have to have dogs to pull me on a sled to do 3 miles right now! Congratulations! (I hear you about getting out being the tough part!) Joy