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Back to the gym

blue2015
blue2015
I'm 10 days post op and have gotten myself back into the gym. The recumbent bike is my machine of choice and am averaging around 5.5 miles right now. Prior to surgery I was doing about 11 so I have a goal to hit! Not allowed to lift weights for another two weeks but feels good to get back into the routine!

What work outs do you all enjoy besides the number one mentioned item 'walking"?

Anything that you were able to start to enjoy again after some weight was shed?
rdjw
rdjw
Congratulations, that's great news! Today is my 2-week mark, and I am back at the walking, which is about all I ever did. But now I have added a little extra. I have my 32 oz water bottle with me, and I use it as a weight to do arm and shoulder exercises while I walk. I discovered that my local mall (only about a mile away) has a walking program. They let us in at 0600. So I can go there in the Winter before work. It's nice to have a a smooth floor. As far as I can tell, it;s almost a mile and a half to go all the way around both levels. To be honest, though, I'm one of those people who have never used the words "workout" and "enjoy" in the same sentence.

How long does it take to do 5 miles on a recumbent bike?
blue2015
blue2015
Right now it's taking me about 35-40 min. Before it took about 25-30. Have to work on getting my stamina back.
SgtSmith
SgtSmith
Wow! 10 days and back to the gym! Now that's dedication!

Be careful and don't hurt yourself. I felt too good the first week and tried to work on a bike I had torn down. Made myself awful sore.

You are doing fantastic. Keep up the good work!
Lcat4
Lcat4
That's great that you are already getting back to moving. Be sure to pace yourself and listen to your body. I get my "workouts" daily with walking, my work, gardening, home projects, dancing, and other such exercise. Life is "exercise" for me and as long as I enjoy it, it works for me. Formal "exercise" at a gym is boring to me. I like to enjoy what I do
imjj4short
imjj4short
Wow! At the gym already? I wasn't allowed to do anything but walking the first month. As Lcat said, please take it easy and pace yourself.

I enjoy Zumba and Boxing Bootcamp. Now that I've shed the extra 175 lbs, I've also been able to roller-skate, again! ...and, I love to dance!

JJ
rdjw
rdjw
I love your picture, you both look so happy!
blue2015
blue2015
Had my post op appt today and Dr is very pleased. Everything is healing the way it should and no more nausia!

According to their records I'm down 17lbs since surgery day. That's a total of 58lbs since I started the process preparing for surgery on March 20. :) was a size 22, now wearing an 18 jean but will need to move to a 16 very soon! I have been taking photos along the way, I can't see changes I'm happy with in them but know from size and fit of clothes I'm headed in the right direction.

Had my first bite of mashed potatoes today.. They were heavenly!
Lcat4
Lcat4
Keep taking pics. I took pics every month in the same place and stance. It really helps you to see the changes and makes it easier for your mind to adjust to the changes
MNMama
MNMama
Good for you, getting moving again. Just don't push it too far yet. There'll be plenty of time to set and attain those fitness goals.
Give your body time and rest so it can pull the resources it needs to heal inside and feed the muscles you want to keep. You won't be taking in enough protein for a while and you don't want to lose muscle mass.
Glad everything's going so well for you!