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Hi Chelsea,
I'm actually from the SF Bay Area, so like you I'm used to driving.
I also have a 'bionic' ankle because of an auto accident nearly 10 years ago and then this past winter I slipped on the ice, fracturing several vertebrae in my back so I really understand.
The facility that we belong to, Healthtrax, has a pool as do some of the YMCA facilities, so maybe that would be something that work for you.
I run a large support group in North Raleigh and if you ever want to join us for any of our events, you can get information for them at http://www.meetup.com/nc-wls. The general meetings are actually held in the same facility as HealthTrax and you are likely to meet others that live nearby.
I look forward to meeting you sometime.
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
This gives me another direction to look at as well. Thank you for the heads up! I will be heading out this weekend to go look at a couple of different places. I definately like the idea of a month to month. I dont want to get stuck into a long contract somewhere and find that I end up disliking the faciility a few weeks out of the gate.
Thank you for your suggestions.
Sincerely,
Chelsea
If your interested in a personal trainer, mine is at the six forks location and is fabulous with gastric bypass patients. Her name is Ashleigh Strickland. I used her for 8 months including 2 months pre-op and she researched alot about what we need for training, water intake and rest periods post op.
Hope this helps. Oh also you don't have to sign a long contract it is month to month.
Audra
Thanks for your reply! Considering I come from a VERY small town and the closest anything was 50 miles away I consider most everything around here close. I had to go somewhere yesterday and it was about 30 minutes from our house and because it was all freeway driving and not one lane back roads, it didn't seem so long. I don't really mind the travel at all.
One of the reasons for my surgery though was because of 3 partially slipped discs in my back and a completely rebuilt ankle from an accident. My weight had been such a hinderance in my recovery. Until I get more weight off I am a little concerned with adding too much yet. I think that Zumba, aerobics, Tai Chi, etc - although really great for body and heart would be really great might not be really great for my back and leg quite yet. I do hope to add those though when my body is a little bit stronger. I am really really hoping to get to that point!
I just hope to find someone that would love to do this with me because it sure is easier to have a friend do it along side of you!
Again thanks for the suggestions.
Sincerely, Chelsea
Hi Chelsea,
My husband and I, and some of the people that belong to my support group go to HealthTrax in North Raleigh, but that may be too far for you to go there on a regular basis. Rex also has a nice program, but it would depend on if it is close enough to you to make it something convenient so that you can and will go regularly. You might also consider something like fitness oriented classes, such as Zumba, Tai Chi, etc...
Congratulations on your surgery and making those lifestyle changes that will support your weight loss in the long term.
All the best,
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Hi Paula,
Dr. DeMaria was my surgeon and is, without a question, a good bariatric surgeon and he is building his practice on treating the 'whole' bariatric patient with an emphasis on aftercare.
Here is his contact information:
Dr. Eric DeMaria - m(919) 861-6366
New Hope Wellness Center, 9910 Strickland Rd, Suite 100 Raleigh NC 27615
If you decide to go see him, please do give him my regards,
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
I also need to find a good bariatric doctor. I am thinking of going to that new place in Raleigh. What do you think?
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
How's it going for ya? Today is another study day. I am going to have to pick up the pace. The, hopefully, I can find a job where I can use these skills. I have taken classes in the past and never used the skills I learned. Seems a waste. Anyway, I hope all is well with you.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
I am newly out of surgery (2 months) and I am finally to a point that I can start working out more and I was thinking about getting a membership a fitness center. Does anyone have any experience at a local place near Cary that they feel comfortable in? I really dont want a meat market. A friend mentioned Curves, but I remember trying that out once before and it really didnt seem like it did a lot of good for me. I guess I am looking for something a bit more traditional than something with a "circuit."
I am also new to the area (I recently moved here from MN) so if there is anyone else that is looking for a work out partner, let me know. I am really motivated to get the weight off, but it is always easier to do with a partner. :)
Sincerely,
Chelsea of Cary
