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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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amethyst223 12/27/2013

The exercise bike works for the knee issues but I'm not seeing results. I need to switch it up to get my body dropping lbs again.

What are you go to exercises that are low impact on the knee? Swimming isn't an option here -- no indoor pools I can get to with my work schedule.

I am getting an eliptical after the 1st of the year so I'm hoping that works out well.

Walking long distances is difficult due to my bad knee and it pops out without warning so I tend to struggle with that.

I'm not gaining but the scale is like molasses dropping at this point!!! I need a kick start.

deleted_user 12/27/2013

Right now I couldn't name one, but what I like to do is search YouTube for different types of exercise. In your search, get specific about what type, such as "low impact" or whatnot. Maybe this will help some.

sarasota34233 12/27/2013

I currently have a stress fracture of my lower left leg and had to switch from running to something much lower impact and am now getting addicted to the elliptical. It is a great, great workout and the impact is very low with no pounding. It is for all fitness levels and grows with you as your fitness level grows...and it is a huge calorie burner. Elliptical gets my big vote.

becca1960 12/28/2013

What about some strength training? You don't need a fancy class... or equipment... My surgeon said we lose muscle when we lose wt and we need to rebuild that muscle to keep our strength and to help us burn calories. That often people forget to do strength training and as they lose muscle, they lose their ability to efficiently burn calories. And yes, cardio is a good thing... but strength training is essential to long term success... possibly more than cardio.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/strength-training/HQ01710

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/no-excuses-knee-injury

deleted_user 12/28/2013

I agree the elliptical is a good choice. Since you can do the bicycle, how about changing up how you use the bike? Maybe you have, but change the course, resistence, etc.? Just a thought.

deleted_user 12/28/2013

As a diver I have 1 2.5 and 5 lb ankle weights. I've slowly started to add them into an elliptical training sequence.

I've been active highly in the past. I'm working on getting back to it. But taking it slowly. I've reached a plateau now of 265, but I will blow thru it

You can to, just need to find the best pattern.

deleted_user 12/28/2013

Personally, I found the elliptical machine very tough on my knees. Have you tried one for any length of time? I would do so before making the purchase

SgtSmith 12/28/2013

Walking is good. I hear it is the best low impact exercse. I get in a lot of stairs at work too.
I joined a fitness center. They have all kinds of machines as well as free weights. If you have one of them near by and they are affordable that is good too. I didn't like the elliptical. To each his own but those things hurt my knees.
Working outside is good. Doing lawn work and cutting firewood are 2 I enjoy. I think I would like a bicycle. Don't have one but when I was a kid I liked riding them.

deleted_user 12/28/2013

I love to dance so bought a dance "game" that works with xbox360/Kinect. Also, there is a yoga program on at 6 a.m. that I really like. And they give modified instructions in case you're not able to do the exercise they are demonstrating.

Good luck!

Tonya
RNY 11/19/2013

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