Bike ride report
I rode my first century ride yesterday...was actually 96.2 miles. Seattle area, so RAIN of course--just in the early morning. We actually got a bit of sun and warmth after noon. Completed the ride in just over 5 hours of riding time. I was nervous about nutrition, but biking is actually pretty agreeable for a post-op---lots of small stuff, pretty frequently. Up 1 pound today--it's got to be fluid. RIGHT???? Nothing's really sore today, going for a short recovery ride.
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my sleeve.
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my sleeve.
I have been a year-round bike commuter since 2005. I think I built up some significant muscle biking at my highest weight, but really it didn't make me lose more than a few pounds to be a biker. I think I waited until about 6 weeks post-op to get back on my bike. My commute is short (6 mi round trip) but hilly. In September I started doing 20 mile hilly rides with a group of women, then finally got a road bike in March. Since then I've been upping miles and getting stronger and fitter.
Check with your doc for guidelines on when/how much to bike. I started doing core work long before I started the 20-mi rides, and I'm convinced that's what has made me a super strong cyclist.
This is good stuff for reaching and maintaining a goal weight. Good luck!
Check with your doc for guidelines on when/how much to bike. I started doing core work long before I started the 20-mi rides, and I'm convinced that's what has made me a super strong cyclist.
This is good stuff for reaching and maintaining a goal weight. Good luck!
Wow what an amazing accomplishment. I barely survived a metric century a while back! (my favorite snack during long rides is Starbucks fraps - the sugar and caffeine work miracles. I usually only like the gels that have caffeine in them too).
Im surprised you're only up a lb. It's certainly fluid from your muscles recovering. Get some extra protein today and it'll drop quickly. Congrats!!!
Im surprised you're only up a lb. It's certainly fluid from your muscles recovering. Get some extra protein today and it'll drop quickly. Congrats!!!
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Awesome job. I just bought a bike and started riding again - What a work out. You must be in pretty awesome shape to ride that far and not be sore right now!
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160 lbs lost. Surgeons Goal Reached in 33 weeks. My Goal in 37 Weeks.
VSG: 11/2/2011; LBL+Thigh Lift+BL: 10/3/2012; Brach+Mastopexy: 7/22/2013
FANTASTIC Jenny!!! I knew you'd do great.
Fluids, protein & recovery today.
Hugs & kudos my friend!
Fluids, protein & recovery today.
Hugs & kudos my friend!
In two decades I've lost a total of 789 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet. Erma Bombeck
Surgery Date: 5/10/12 Ht: 5'2" Age: 55
Surgery Date: 5/10/12 Ht: 5'2" Age: 55
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