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No need to spend big bucks. You can get a cheap player for $1.84 (https://www.amazon.com/Sannysis-Mini-Player-Digital-Support/ dp/B017K38R3G/ref=sr_1_19?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1487115574&s r=1-19&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=mp3%2Bplayer&th=1) I got a used iPod at gamestop for $15 which is nice and small. Only problem with generics is they are not supported by Audible, and I prefer to work out listening to a good book.
If you poke around at your library you might find they have a big CD collection, which you can download and put on your MP3 player. The only problem with "free" file sharing services are the viruses
7 years out of WLS and regain has reared its ugly head.
I got back on track and back to basics but I HATE HATE HATE the gym...not the working out, the insecure fat chick feeling.
Also I am in New England where, lets face it who the heck feels like driving to the gym in the snow and freezing cold!
Anyway...I LOVE the group classes at the gym, zumba etc.
So for Valentines day my wife bought me the BeachBody On Demand.
I was skeptical...as there are many of those "Insanity" work outs that I am not interested in.
There is the 21 day fix workout that is FANTASTIC, as well as the Country Heat Line dancing Cardio.
So if anyone here hates the gym as much as I do...you may wanna take a look, I love it so far! There is also yoga and many other types of classes, weight training Etc.
I did the 1 yr. (30 day money back guarantee) for $95 and it gives you access to ALL of the workouts (there are TONS) you can even hold an exercise night of your own in your living room! lol
My wife and I do a 30 min cardio every night, and my 11 year old likes the line dancing one too so he joins in every now and then as well! So much fun!
Good luck!
Monday-rest
Tuesday-7 mile run
Wednesday-5 mile run
Thursday-7 mile run, 3x5 min @ HM Pace
Friday-Yoga and foam rolling
Saturday-16 mile trail run
Sunday-rest
VSG: 3/12/15
Good luck and hope the recover goes well for you
Good news my Husband does not have cancer. There are some issues but we can handle it and I thank you all for your concerns and wishes
Monday bike ride on trainer
Tuesday hill run 7 times hour run it should add up to
wed master swim
Thursday bike ride on trainer
Friday swim
Saturday 160 minute run might do on monday it is a long weekend for us in ontario canada
Thank you so much for the info. I'm definitely expecting the best if I go through with the surgery and it has been a concern regarding "what ifs". I was reading an article about how if you end up having to go to the hospital for post op issues be it a few days, weeks, months later the insurance company can refuse to pay out because the procedure was done via self pay. So this info is great to know.
I am self-pay and my surgeon uses a company called BLIS that provides coverage for complications so you don't have to worry about it. I'm very glad for that as it gave me (and is still giving me) peace of mind that I won't bankrupt myself with medical bills if I end up having to be back in the hospital for some complication or another.
http://www.bliscompany.com/blis-services/bliscare
ETA: it cost me an additional $3400 or so to have this backup, but that's peanuts compared to what it could cost if I ended up having a 2nd surgery or in the hospital for a few nights with a complication, so I was fine with that.
Band removal & RNY Feb 1 2017
Good luck with your recovery!
Monday - yoga
Tuesday - yoga (can't run due to scheduling and recovery)
Wednesday - yoga
Thursday - running, yoga stretching
Friday - pilates yoga hybrid class, tai chi class, pilates class
Saturday - yoga
Sunday - running, yoga stretching
Yoga is clearly my go to exercise when it's not a running/fitness class day!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Hi All,
Hernia Surgery this week. :( As such have been limited in working out.Still in the past week did some swimming, running, and spinning as it'll be 6-8 weeks till I can workout again!
Also did a couple days of snow shoveling...my least favorite type of exercise!
Have a happy healthy week!
Yours in Fitness,
Bill Mac
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
Thank you so much for your response. I really appreciate you mentioning the self pay aspect because I have heard that if there are Post op issues the patient could be on their own.
It's helpful to hear about your 5 year struggle because before I did any reasearch I was so focused on doing it naturally I figured I've done it before and that I can do it again. That turned in to 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 8 years and now 10 years later and I haven't released more than 16 pounds (even after portion control, fats, sugars, etc, and a personal trainer-smh).
I've been considering this for roughly a year and a half now and after my last physical ****pt having the doctor check my thyroids etc-nothing was wrong my labs are excellent). I also think I may've subconsciously been trying to avoid the "stigmas" by focusing on natural methods only. Either way I'm currently still doing the natural thing "traditional diet and excerise" but I've also begun to contact some surgeons because the next thing I have to consider is being vegan with baratric surgery.
I know it will require an increase of protein and vitamins will be required which I'm definitely not against.
WLS will always have that stigma. Nothing about it is easy. Understand that WLS only give you a small window of opportunity to take a lot of weight off quickly. Maintaining that loss is no different than any one else who has lost weight, by any means. Regain after WLS is very possible.
People will always have their opinions- and usually they come from lack of understanding. You can chose to try and educate them- or you can just own your decision and opt not to defend it. Which means telling few. WLS is not easy- the life after is hard. You have to reverse a lifetimes worth of poor eating habits and learn how to nourish your body in a new way, adopt exercise, and safeguard against complications with supplements. It's worth the payoff if good health though.
Self pay is usually faster because you don't have to jump through insurance hoops. Being mentally prepared is far more important than the financial. With self pay be sure to factor in potential complications and post op care. Some office offer a separate 'just in case' fee for coverage if a complication arises.
Only you can decide is WLS vs. losing without medical intervention is right for you. I visited this site 5 years before I had surgery-- decided I could do it on my own. 5 years later I came back opting for surgery. I'd lost no weight in those 5 years. Maybe you'll be different- whatever you decide- I wish you the best.
5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI
