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Hi Donna!
Welcome aboard! I lived in Chicago years ago. I usually hang out on the DS (duodenal switch) board, as I had that surgery 3 1/2 years ago. February 25th will be my 4 year surgiversary.
I've lost 245 pounds, the first 200 in my first year out, and maintain it almost effortlessly. Even with the very rogorous supplement, nutrition and exercise components of my maintenance routine, it still seems effortless to me, given the alternative.
I feel that no matter which WLS we have, we are all united on the common ground of morbid obesity, and on this board, by our African ancestry.
Yes, I have a personal trainer, in connection with my fitness membership.
My Rheumatologist has forms to refer her patients to a local hospital's Health and Lifestyle fitness club. This is *not* PT, but it is at a reduced $55.00 monthly for what they call clinical members. The rate is good for as long as you are a member, and there is the ability to freeze your membership for 6 months at a time. Comes in handy for time off if you need additional surgery.
They have an Olympic size pool, and a warm water exercise pool (the only one in town) where you can walk the pool, do aerobics or muscle building exercises using the water resistance. Instructors are available to you, and there are aerobics, Pilates and other classes to pick from. They even have a refreshment bar where they can make you a protein smoothie, they also sell protein bars and healthy snacks.
I was signed up as a pre-op for the wet area to help my lupus and fibromyalgia pain, and as it turned out, it is totally in line with my DS maintenance plan! I'm in process to have excess skin removed, and I'm working to build as much muscle as possible pre-op.
Check with your doctor or local hospitals, your local support group or fitness centers to see if there is a tie-in like this where you live.
BTW...*No* amount of exercise will re-tighten loose skin once it's stretched. Your skin's "snap back" factor is determined by genetics, amount of sun damage and nutrition, in that order. The muscle you build will take up some of the slack, but it won't get rid of it unless you end like one of those big bodybuilder guys! I didin't luck out in the genetics department, so a surgeon will take care of mine, which is severely loose after a 245 pound weight loss!
wonderful !!!
HW 310
SW 216
CW 172
LW 160
GW 170
GW 170- 175
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http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion
waving waving !!
HW 310
SW 216
CW 172
LW 160
GW 170
GW 170- 175
Join US On The VSG Maintenance Group Forum!!
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion
I guess in my honeymoon stage but I can see how easy it would be to fall short. I have to admit. I have to find a schdule for myself school started, I'm working overtime and homeschooling my oldest daughter. I have not been exercising like I need to be.
I miss getting up early in the morning and working out and having my meditation period. I will vow to myself that I will atleast try to fit 2 or 3 days in this week.

Keep it moving........The best is still yet to come!
JJ