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How about exercise bands, when you are cleared of course? I wasn't cleared for anything but walking for 4 weeks. I'm allowed to use bands now but only a couple times a week and only for 20 minutes. We still aren't consuming a lot of calories so we are somewhat limited.
HW 374 SW 339 CW 309GW 195 Surgery 12/27/16
Post op I went from one exercise to another to find the right fit for ME. My exercise patter won't be yours. You have to find the exercise you will enjoy and stick with. I thought post op I would go back to racquetball, tennis, golf, maybe basketball and swimming. Well I still have a bad back post ops...So all that pounding of the back was out. Also I am cold ALL the time...So swimming was out too. And that was the one thing I thought I would go back to.
So because of my back, (and I live in California), I took up the bicycle, walking, mowing lawns and maintaining fruit trees and grape vines (pruning, spraying, tying, thinning, picking). Who would have thought?? I am 61, over 10 years post op, on blood thinners (two heart attacks), and my skin scratches easily. So it's sort of a no brainer for me. I do movements that are careful and planned. On my bike I ride defensively. I ALWAYS assume that the drivers in the cars (and motorcycles...That one nearly killed me) don't see me and may not yield.
Anyways...Just saying find your fit for being fit and go for it. As you get older, your exercise routine will change as your body changes. Brian
Different subject...But the same idea. Every morning post op for about the first 5 years I would have two spoonfuls of Wendy's Chili...Every morning first thing. I would throw in some mixed vegetables in the container too. Usually eat it cold. But I wanted to make sure there was something good in my system in case I got busy and started to eat junk later that day. Similar to people starting their day with whey protein isolate. Just me...
I was sleeved Jan 12th 2016. I am feeling great and have been taking walks for my exercise, but I want to do more. I am still pretty heavy, out of the hospital I was 461. Anyone have any moves you can do in the comfort of your own home? I have been doing squats based on a friends recommendation, can you lose weight with squats?
Awesome! That's what I needed to hear from somebody. Just want to make sure I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing haha.
Thanks! :)
I have some beach body dvd's too...that would be a good way to mix things up. Thanks for the idea!
I'm just a couple days away from being 8 weeks out and my doctor has cleared me for pretty much all exercise at this point so I've been doing Jilian Michaels' "30 day shred" DVD. It's got strength, cardio and ab work so I feel like it's pretty well rounded. I'd love to get into running but it's just too cold and snowy here right now. Just looking for input at this point. Is it enough exercise if I do the DVD about 3-4 times a week and then take my dogs out for 30-45 min walk everyday? The DVD is about 20-25 minutes long but it's super intense and it kicks my butt. The idea of going to a gym right now gives me horrible anxiety (not kidding) so I'd like whatever I do to be something I can do at home. Thoughts?
thanks, everybody!
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I like doing beach body videos at home...roll out of bed and do it... check it off the list. I can do more later if I want, but I know it is done...
21-day-fix is the core of what I do...also have done Cize and 22 minute hard corp
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
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That's true! Sometimes I would rather just take a nap! I'm seriously considering a gym membership, if not for anything else, to workout and possibly meet like-minded people.
