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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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Thepbourn 05/17/2013

Breaking news: My first time on the elliptical since my surgery and my distance was 450 in 45 minutes with one hydration break. I have to read my manual to figure out just what that means (lol), but it sounds awesome to me. I'm able to post this so apparently i don't need the paramedics, which is good news. I may have over done it just a tad for the first day out the box and will moderate it a little more each day, but I have to admit it was a little easier 50+ pounds lighter.

Thepbourn 05/17/2013

Oh and thats before and after surgery weight 30+ since the surgery - next weight in on the 28th.

tlc0u 05/17/2013

Thats awesome! Keep it going, tomorrow you will probably be a little sore but you can do it...Best Wishes

deleted_user 05/17/2013

Yay for you! Be careful not to overdue!

deleted_user 05/17/2013

woo hoo.....sounds great to me.... but yes don't over due it :)

graciesmom2000 05/17/2013

That is so awesome! I just got a treadmill and have been doing like 20 minutes a day if I don't get outside to go for a walk. Best wishes to you! We CAN do this :)

becca1960 05/17/2013

Way to go Tami!!! Nice to see your smiling face too! :)

deleted_user 05/17/2013

That is great!!!! But be careful not to overdue.... And awesome on the weight loss... That is amazing....

KatLin 05/18/2013

yeaaaaa good job on the first round.

deleted_user 05/18/2013

congratulations on all of your accomplishments :)

deleted_user 05/19/2013

Congrats Tami!!!! Ur rocking this!

deleted_user 05/19/2013

Great job, I'm still waiting to "fall in love with exercising" like some people say. lol

deleted_user 05/19/2013

Way to go Tam!! Get your groove thang going!!

Thepbourn 05/20/2013

Thank you all for the encouragement but no joke i was out of commission for two day- pinch neck, arm and legs were on fire so i sat out two days but i will be back on it tomorrow. I forgot i am 51 and not 25 OMG. LOL at me it felt good at the time but I felt like somebody rolled a tractor over me for 48 hours. I am better now thank God and ready to do it again but this time using wisdom and going at a slower pace. Love you guys to the moon and back - you rock and remember if i can do it so can you.

SgtSmith 05/20/2013

HI! I was wondering about the ellipticals. The gym I go to has them. I use the wieght machines and free weights and the treadmills but I was kinda afraid of the ellipticals. They look like they would be hard on old joints. I am days for being 60 now. is there anything to worry about?
I do an hour on the treadmills at 2.5 mph and a 2.0 incline and do wieghts in the machines ok,
I try to increase my weights a few pounds a every time.

imjj4short 05/20/2013

Whoo Hoo!! Another warrior is born!

I'm always the most sore 2 days after exercise.

SgtSmith, the elliptical is actually pretty easy on the joints (much easier than running). Your feet stay on the peddles so there is no "impact." I have heard of some people experiencing hip issues, though.

Just a note...we get just as much benefit from four 15 minute exercise sessions throughout the day as we do from one 60 minute session.

JJ

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