Question:
How much do you exercise?
I was just wondering how much everyone exercises every day....I am 7 weeks post-op and right now I'm walking about 45 minutes daily sometimes more...Where are you at with your post-op exercising? Am I right where I should be for my exercising? Thanks, Lisa — Lisa F. (posted on October 15, 2003)
October 15, 2003
That would depend on where your surgeon wants you to be. I currently
exercise formally 3x week for one hour each time. I combine cardio with
weight training at Curves. That's all I do (in addition to the normal- get
more activity in general like parking far instead of close, taking the
stairs, etc). I think you will find many people do much more. But, this
has worked for me so far. I think it's a matter of commiting to what you
fee comfortable with and making sure you have a varied rotuine, since this
is a change for life. Also, are you interested in building muscle or just
buring calories- this should dictate some of your choices. Not being a
fitness enthusiast, I can't give you much more advice. However, I think
that waking every day is great exercise. Good luck to you!
— LMCLILLY
October 15, 2003
According to my surgeon: Not enough
— Amy A.
October 15, 2003
Maybe I should re-phrase: YOU'RE doing fine...he said I wasn't exercising
enough :) Good luck Lisa!!
— Amy A.
October 15, 2003
Here is my exercise routine (I am 5 months post-op). I attend a kick
boxing class (1 hour) 4 times a week, attend a weight lifting class (1
hour) once a week and take one pilates class (1 hour) once a week.
Sometimes I exercise more, some times less. I only weigh myself every
three months so I can't tell you if I have avoided the dreaded plateaus
with my exercise, but I feel alot better after I exercise. Prior to my
Dr's release I was walking around 6 miles a day. I lost weight walking but
didn't always sweat. When released from the Dr. I wanted to attend classes
where I would sweat.(I feel I am pushed more in a class than working out on
my own). Though it isn't true, I feel more successful with my exercise when
I am sweating.
— jmusser
October 15, 2003
You are doing great. I walked alot too, it just makes you feel better
overall and you burn calories. I started attending a wellness center at
six months out. I took it slow the first few weeks my upper body strength
was terrible. I now do 30 minutes on a cross trainer, 10 minutes on a
treadmill, 15 minutes on a stair climber and go through a strength circuit
training 20 minutes. My work outs are 1 1/2 hrs. four times a week---its
excessive but I love it. I change my workouts every so often. Everyone is
different so tailor a workout program best for you. Later try to add some
strength training with your surgeons permission . I am 49 years old --down
117lb and lots of inches.
— debmi
October 16, 2003
I started exercising at 9 weeks post-op. I walked on a treadmill for 25
minutes a day 5 days a week. I did that until I had my tt and reached
goal. Now after having been at goal for a over a year, I try to walk 7
miles a week - normally walking 2 miles 3 to 4 days a week on the
treadmill.
— Patty H.
October 16, 2003
I started walking about 12 weeks post op for about 2 miles 5X per week.
When my weight loss started slowing down in my 6th month, I began playing
tennis for an hour about 5X a week. At 9 months post, I joined the local
YMCA and do 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical machine each workout. I
also work out with weights alternating my upper and lower body every other
day. My workout takes about 50 minutes and I go to the gym 5-6 times per
week. I am 1 year post and down about 127 pounds. It's great that you are
starting your exercise so soon post op. Keep it up!
— Yolanda J.
October 17, 2003
I am 8 months out and down 101 pounds. I started at 5 weeks out and walk
on the treadmill for 30 minutes and do weights/machines for another 40
minutes or so, 3 to 4 times a week.I think it helps, but I am still going
to need some PS.
— Fixnmyself
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