Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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donttread 11/22/2011

Since my GPS in February I have gotten back into physical activity. Slowly at first of course but now I'm exercising daily. I incorporate it into my hobbies ( walking instead of riding the golf course, hunting, home improvement) but I also run and hit the gym, wii fit and even the sparticus work out.
My cardio improvement has shocked me and this old man now has some definition in his arms . Starting to wonder how far I can take this. The exercise also provides a stress relief that doesn't involve booze, tobacco or food.
What are some of your exercise routines?

deleted_user 11/22/2011

Marathon Training!!!!
Spinning
Interval Training
Weight Lifting
Yoga

olandia64 11/22/2011

I havent really started exercise since surgery and complications. Just wanted to say welcome back since its been a while.

darclight 11/22/2011

My first year post op, I lost 90% of my weight using the treadmill. Just a mile a day to start and later I worked up to 3-4 miles. That was all it took for me. Now I do a lot of running outside along with biking.

Lcat4 11/22/2011

I hate to "exercise", but I don't stop moving all day. I'm a walker. The weight has totally melted off with walking. And as much as my physical limitations will let me, I am also into gardening and home projects. Anyone who says house cleaning isn't exercise has never cleaned! And building our fence. My dr is totally happy and so am I!

deleted_user 11/22/2011

I'm so glad to hear that people are having successes with just walking - I haven't been cleared to exercise fully yet and walking is all I can do, but get bored on the treadmill after 30-40 minutes (1-1.5 miles usually). I'm doing 5-6 days a week on the treadmill for 30-40 minutes and am glad to hear that it will help. I plan to increase the length of my walk and the length of time I spend on the treadmill in the future.

I will also start lifting weights on the weight machines at the gym as soon as I'm cleared for full exercise on Dec 6th.

deleted_user 11/22/2011

I LIVE IN THE PACIFIC NW and i have a walking tape so i can slip it into the computer on downpour days and yes snow like we just had

Not into the fast stuff but funny how we speed up to the beat. Bands (stretchy) are great as well while you walk or whatnot

At first out of surgery i took two cans of spinich into the bathrooml People wondered why: ? I said well i am popeye the saylor man toot toot. We do sit there a lot at first you know. They were my first weights.

farmgirl392 11/22/2011

I hate "exercise", but I love walkiing and hikiing, getting out into the great outdoors. Gardening. And some yoga, which doesn't feel like "exercise" to me and fits well with my meditation practice.

It's really wonderful, the way our bodies respond so positively to our new healthy choices!

Congrats on your new lifestyle.

imjj4short 11/22/2011

The first year I did stuff around the housecounter push-ups, squats, leg lifts10 minutes on the elliptical, etc. After I hit goal, I joined a gym. Now Ive added boxing bootcamp twice a week and Zumba once a week to my routine. I even tried a "Turbo Kick" class yesterday. I also do little things like parking further away from my destination and walking, taking stairs, and generally moving as much as possible.

Im having brachioplasty next week. After I recover, I plan to do some body building!!

JJ

deleted_user 11/22/2011

Don, when did you start to feel like you had energy? My surgery was in May and most of the time, I cannot get out of bed. I am very anemic and have problems tolerating food, even in small amounts. When can I expect relief? Help!!

Lydia

Kathy082411 11/22/2011

I'm walking/jogging on the treadmill and outside, training for my first 5k race in May! So far, I haven't let bad weather keep me from walking on my lunch hour - over three miles today in wind, rain and cold! It really is exhilarating to me!

Paprika, you crack me up!

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