Yes I am only allowed swimming or walking, and even that not heavily exertional. I was mostly looking to see who might be doing walking groups near me or maybe some other options I hadn't thought of. I hate walking... too boring... the swim thing might work in a class where I have some socializing too, but if I had to do it in my own pool, meh, again, boring. While exercise is a necessity, I know myself and if it's not at least somewhat stimulating mentally... I'll eventually not comply, no matter how earnest my desire when starting out.

I know that everyone in my program who has the lap band does liquids for the first 6 weeks post-op. I would go back to high protein liquids and drink lots of water. Sherry

I would say go back to the basics.... protein, protein, protein, water, water, water and keep up the exercise! Wendy

OMG Virginia your story is soooo inspiring, being newly banded and on this journey myself reading about your success helps me know that I can get there too. Thanks you! GOD BLESS!

I had lap-band on March 2 2007. I lost weight at first. I get my first fill on April 5th. I went on a cruise last week and gained 6 pounds. I have been crying since. I regret the cruise so very much even though I had a blast. I can not have a gain its degrading. I let my self down. Any suggestions on how I can get back on track? I exercised daily on the ship. They had a walking track on the top and I used it 3 times daily.