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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becca1960 08/31/2013

Ok folks.... I dare :) you to put into writing your exercise goals for this coming week.... Monday Sept 2nd thru Saturday 7th.

For me...

Monday: 1 hr minimum water jogging/walking at the pool and 1 - 30 min walk in evening with hubby :)

Tuesday: 1 workout video in AM. 1 - 30 min walk in evening

Wednesday: 2 -30 min walks, AM and PM

Thursday: 1 workout video in AM. 1 -30 min walk in evening

Friday: 2 -30 min walks, AM and PM

Saturday: 1 Hr at pool again, 30 min walk

Subject to change, but only to do more, or different.... not less! :)

Lets help hold each other accountable!! Post your goals, then at the end of each day (or the next AM), post what you really did for that day! Who's gonna join me? Any kind of exercise counts! Even if you are just beginning to exercise, a couple 5 or 10 min walks a day is a GREAT place to begin!

SgtSmith 08/31/2013

Plan to go to the gym every day for at least an hour.

rainierjamie 08/31/2013

Ugh. Here I go....

Starting 09/01/2013 I will exercise on the treadmill for .5 hour or go for a .5 hour walk for at least 5 days per week.

Lisa823 09/01/2013

I need to be more consistent...i talk myself out of exercise way too easily!
I usually walk at lunch for 10-15 min,,,,but if its humid, forget about it!

see?
;-)LOL

i DID take a long walk this am w/the dog though....so its a start!

beclinkay 09/01/2013

I haven't had my surgery yet, but here goes.....

Wednesday - swimming for one hour.

Friday - swimming for one hour.

:o)

Merrymay19 09/01/2013

Monday- 1 hour dog walk
Tuesday- 30 min weights work out, 30 min dog walk
Wed- Start couch to 5k (30 min walk/jog)
Thurs- 30 min weights work out, 30 min dog walk
Fri- couch to 5k
Sat - 1 hour dog walk

Busy, busy but my dog ensures I get out the house everyday :)

rubymama 09/01/2013

My pool has been closed for cleaning and maintenance for the last week and I am missing my water exercises big time! Can't wait to go back on Tuesday. I've been walking instead. Much prefer the water. I also think I'm returning my new bike to Toys R Us this weekend. There is something wrong with the tire and I'm afraid to get hurt.

Having said that, with my kids both going to new schools and our mornings starting earlier, I think I am going to shake up my exercise routine. But that will come over the next few weeks.

So for this week, my plan is:

Sunday - walk 45 minutes
Monday - walk 45 minutes
Tuesday - water exercise - 1 hour
Wednesday - water exercise - 45 minutes
Thursday - walk 45 minutes
Saturday - water exercise - 1 hour

becca1960 09/01/2013

WTG everyone!!

Lisa... Are you telling us you WILL exercise more, or SHOULD exercise more? LOL! :) ((HUGS))

Angie...
This is for everyone! pre or post op... glad you joined in!

goldenrivers 09/01/2013

I have been really bad about consistent excercise. But now the boys are back in school and my youngest wants to ride his bike and I promised I will start riding in with him in the morning. I get off at 7 and drive home and spend a few minutes with him as it is. So we can ride in and have some extra one on one time together. Straight route is 4 miles round trip, and if I ad an extra road down and over, I can make it 6 it think, or if I go the other route I can make it 10.

So for this week I will shoot for 12 miles on the bike, or three days. :)

becca1960 09/01/2013

We've got a good plan for the coming week everyone!! And if there are any of you popping in after Sunday... that is cool! Just join on in with whatever part of the week is left :) :)

Each evening (I am in Oregon... so will be late for some of you!) I will pop in with my update for the days activity and remind ya'll to update how your day went in regards to exercise!!

Woot! Woot! I am excited to have accountability!!
For today, hubby and I just went for a 30 min walk.... went further in less time! Yesterday we went later in the day so it was cooler! We walked up the hills of Suburbia behind our townhouse... for a bit over 40 minutes! :) I am amazed how much further (and faster) I am going! Now if my back would quit hurting (My hip has pretty much stopped0... I could an for an hour at a time!

deleted_user 09/01/2013

Ok I have been unable to exercise due to pain from MS, arthritis, and fibromyalgia, so I am going to start small. I am going to walk 10 mins at least twice a day every day. It's not much, but I know I have to start somewhere.

erika82203 09/01/2013

I've been inconsistent with exercise, especially recently since I just started back to work. So, I will keep my goal "loose" at the moment. My goal is to get to the gym 5 days a week. Also, I plan on wearing my pedometer daily so I can try and meet my goal of 10,000 steps a day.

Merrymay19 09/02/2013

Well today I exceeded myself :D Went on a lovely dog walk through the woods for an hour, walking up a hill that took 10 mins to climb (It was an unexpected but rewarding challenge). Then I spent an hour this afternoon walking through the town doing some shopping. Feeling tired and hot now but pleased :)

deleted_user 09/02/2013

I NEVER thought I would be someone who would say that I am Addicted to Exercise...but I am!! I LOVE Zumba!! I go to class Monday thru Saturday (2 classes back-to-back on Mondays and Wednesdays - for a total of 8 Hours per week)..... (We used to have a Sunday class, but that was a Free trial in August for people to try it out).
If you have Never tried Zumba or a new class called Bokwa, Please give them a try!!
You'll LOVE it!!!

jjklmommy 09/02/2013

I don't have a specific plan except to do something at least 30 minutes every day. This will be dependent on my work schedule. I was cleared to do any exercise last week. I have gone back to the elliptical which really makes me sweat and I have noticed a great increase in my weight loss, so that is an obvious motivator. Today I walked for 2 miles and then did an hour of yard work. I may be too pooped to do anything tomorrow. LOL! Good luck to all with your exercise plan this week.

susanq35 09/02/2013

Once I get over this sprained ankle, I'll get back to 1/2 hour of pool exercises/swimming 3 x/week and 15 min walking per day! I've been resting the foot!

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