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Topic: RE: Monday Weigh-In & Gym Talk
Hey,
Good to hear from you buddy!
I don't know how long it takes to "internalize" a routine but going to the gym each and every day seems a bit excessive to me. Since your body needs time to rest and make muscle fibers between training sessions, trainers usually recommand going to the gym 3 times a week or every other day. Exercising outside (cardio training) on off-gym days is a good idea. Going every other day on a regular basis is much more profitable than going every day and risking getting rapidly bored or p!ssed off by training...
My two cents...
Have a good week everyone!|
Good to hear from you buddy!
I don't know how long it takes to "internalize" a routine but going to the gym each and every day seems a bit excessive to me. Since your body needs time to rest and make muscle fibers between training sessions, trainers usually recommand going to the gym 3 times a week or every other day. Exercising outside (cardio training) on off-gym days is a good idea. Going every other day on a regular basis is much more profitable than going every day and risking getting rapidly bored or p!ssed off by training...
My two cents...
Have a good week everyone!|
Joel
HW: 347 SW: 345 (Goal 190lbs) CW: 182.0
DS performed on Nov 26th 2009 and goal reached on Nov 12th 2010 
1 year out: 181.2lbs
2 years out: 178 lbs
3 years out: 182 lbs...without sacrifices
Topic: Monday Weigh-In & Gym Talk
Hey gang,
I've been away from OH this past week but I've been thinking of you guys. Sorry I missed some of you at Heidi's BBQ but I was at a cottage. I didn't think there was much interest at the time so I had made plans. My bad :(. Anyways, these past few weeks have been slow on the losing side but I'm still down 3 pounds since last week. I haven't been active (gym wise) enough these past months and I have to get back on track. Does anyone know how much time it takes for something to become routine? Like I seriously hate going to the gym but I want to be ripped and make everyone drool when I take my shirt off you know what I'm saying? LOL I know I can go to the gym every day but I just don't do it. I don't know what's wrong with me. I just can't get motivated enough to go. Anyone have any suggestions?
Have a great week everyone.
Derek
I've been away from OH this past week but I've been thinking of you guys. Sorry I missed some of you at Heidi's BBQ but I was at a cottage. I didn't think there was much interest at the time so I had made plans. My bad :(. Anyways, these past few weeks have been slow on the losing side but I'm still down 3 pounds since last week. I haven't been active (gym wise) enough these past months and I have to get back on track. Does anyone know how much time it takes for something to become routine? Like I seriously hate going to the gym but I want to be ripped and make everyone drool when I take my shirt off you know what I'm saying? LOL I know I can go to the gym every day but I just don't do it. I don't know what's wrong with me. I just can't get motivated enough to go. Anyone have any suggestions?
Have a great week everyone.
Derek
StartW: 406.6 SurgeryW: 370.8 LastW: 249.6 ThisW: 246.6
VSG SURGERY ON MARCH 10TH, 2011
Follow my journey on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/Dirik29
VSG SURGERY ON MARCH 10TH, 2011
Follow my journey on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/Dirik29
Topic: RE: Wait Times
Hi Kellie
Welcome to the forum. I'm also awaiting surgery - for me it is with Dr. Atlas for the VSG. I've been waiting 22 months so far, and when I last spoke with the scheduling nurse at the Sacre Coeur Hospital, I was told the wait is as long as 30 months. For those with lower BMI's, then surgery can be performed at the Rockland clinic, which has a shorter wait time. But my partner has been on the waiting list for Rockland for 17 months so far. Also, I'm told my surgeon does operate in the summer months.
As Derek said, the surgery approvals are dependant of a variety of criteria - like co-morbidities, etc.
Anyhow - hope that helps,
Elena
Welcome to the forum. I'm also awaiting surgery - for me it is with Dr. Atlas for the VSG. I've been waiting 22 months so far, and when I last spoke with the scheduling nurse at the Sacre Coeur Hospital, I was told the wait is as long as 30 months. For those with lower BMI's, then surgery can be performed at the Rockland clinic, which has a shorter wait time. But my partner has been on the waiting list for Rockland for 17 months so far. Also, I'm told my surgeon does operate in the summer months.
As Derek said, the surgery approvals are dependant of a variety of criteria - like co-morbidities, etc.
Anyhow - hope that helps,
Elena
Topic: RE: Wait Times
Hi Kellie,
The approximate wait time for surgery is now 24-30 months but for some it was longer (36+ months) and some shorter (5-6 months). For me, I waited 22 months for surgery but I did not have it done at the Rockland Medical Clinic. If you are considered at the Rockland, the wait time is less but it still all depends on how your doc is feeling I guess. It almost looks like the docs pick names from a hat sometimes. I don't know what the process is but some get surgery before others. We do some outings sometimes so you should join us for our next one to see and get to interact with other patients who've had the surgery done. It's quite exciting and to me, the best decision of my life.
Derek
The approximate wait time for surgery is now 24-30 months but for some it was longer (36+ months) and some shorter (5-6 months). For me, I waited 22 months for surgery but I did not have it done at the Rockland Medical Clinic. If you are considered at the Rockland, the wait time is less but it still all depends on how your doc is feeling I guess. It almost looks like the docs pick names from a hat sometimes. I don't know what the process is but some get surgery before others. We do some outings sometimes so you should join us for our next one to see and get to interact with other patients who've had the surgery done. It's quite exciting and to me, the best decision of my life.
Derek
StartW: 406.6 SurgeryW: 370.8 LastW: 249.6 ThisW: 246.6
VSG SURGERY ON MARCH 10TH, 2011
Follow my journey on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/Dirik29
VSG SURGERY ON MARCH 10TH, 2011
Follow my journey on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/Dirik29
Topic: RE: After all this waiting....
Congrats Anne! Finally your time has come. You will see these 2 months will fly right by and you will be sleeved before you know it. It's tough to quit the things we love so much but once you get on board and you know what good can come out of this surgery, you will WANT to quit and not feel like you HAVE to quit. I know that's how it was for me. Slowly start to cut back and it will make this process even more easier for you. I'm soooooo happy for you! I can't wait to see your progress.
Derek
Derek
StartW: 406.6 SurgeryW: 370.8 LastW: 249.6 ThisW: 246.6
VSG SURGERY ON MARCH 10TH, 2011
Follow my journey on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/Dirik29
VSG SURGERY ON MARCH 10TH, 2011
Follow my journey on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/Dirik29
Topic: RE: After all this waiting....
Thank you Brenda, I just can't believe it yet..... after all this time it's finally my turn!!! I really do hope that time flies by quickly cause I can't wait for surgery day to be here....
Anne
Anne
I'm 5'6" VSG October 13th, 2011 with Dr.Atlas at Sacre Coeur.
Topic: RE: After all this waiting....
Hi Betty Jo,
It is exciting, isn't it? After 2 full days, I'm still floating on a cloud.... I can't believe that I finally got a date!!!! Good luck on your surgery. I'm getting a sleeve done at Sacre Coeur de Montreal by dr. Atlas.
Anne
It is exciting, isn't it? After 2 full days, I'm still floating on a cloud.... I can't believe that I finally got a date!!!! Good luck on your surgery. I'm getting a sleeve done at Sacre Coeur de Montreal by dr. Atlas.
Anne
I'm 5'6" VSG October 13th, 2011 with Dr.Atlas at Sacre Coeur.
Topic: RE: Saturday July 23rd....Potluck BBQ at Heidi's!!
Hi Joel,
It was such a pleasure meeting you. I really enjoyed your company!
Thank you so much for driving all that way to see us.
Have a great week at work!
Heidi
It was such a pleasure meeting you. I really enjoyed your company!
Thank you so much for driving all that way to see us.
Have a great week at work!
Heidi
Revision from sleeve to RNY is set for January 13, 2014.
Topic: RE: Saturday July 23rd....Potluck BBQ at Heidi's!!
What a great time I had in St-Lazare yesterday!!!
Nice weather, great company and great food!
It was great to see Monica again and meet Heidi and André, Jessica, Mathieu, Kim and Darren, Elvis, Bella and the rest of the bunch.
Thank you very much Heidi!
Nice weather, great company and great food!
It was great to see Monica again and meet Heidi and André, Jessica, Mathieu, Kim and Darren, Elvis, Bella and the rest of the bunch.
Thank you very much Heidi!
Joel
HW: 347 SW: 345 (Goal 190lbs) CW: 182.0
DS performed on Nov 26th 2009 and goal reached on Nov 12th 2010
1 year out: 181.2lbs
2 years out: 178 lbs
3 years out: 182 lbs...without sacrifices
Topic: RE: Measurements
I think that is great Cindy! I started losing more inches after the year mark and then it has lessened with time.....that's a good thing. I have flabby parts but all in all I lost well. I lost 16 inches in my hips and 12 inches in my waist so you are not that much different from me and I am almost at two years post op.
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