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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SgtSmith 02/22/2013

Has anyone got any advice concerning indoor exercises? Got much snow and cold outside! I am nearly 3 months post surgery and feelin fine. Just got off a plateu and begiing to lose again.

farmgirl392 02/22/2013

I have some exercise DVDs from The FIRM. That is the company that first pioneered cross-training, combining cardio with strength training. They are very effective, and pretty fun. :)

deleted_user 02/22/2013

I loved Zumba before surgery, but for lower intensity but still a good workout, I like Leslie Sansome walking DVD's. They are called walking workouts, but they have a good calorie burn because of the extras she throws in, and they don't take special equipment or much room. I also like my WII sports or dancing games.

deleted_user 02/22/2013

I just Bought a Wii Fit and Looking forward to seeing if this works for me :) Ill keep u posted

deleted_user 02/22/2013

Wall push ups, walk the stairs up and down a couple laps ( if u have them), that's just off the top of my head

imjj4short 02/22/2013

There are a lot of things you can do inside, both for cardio and strength training. I started off doing "counter push-ups" when I walked through the kitchen. Lunges are also easy and good.

Jumping jacks are great cardio. So is the boxer's shuffle. Planks are good for your core. I keep weights by my couch and use them during commercials.

My biggest advice is to move every day!!

JJ

becca1960 02/22/2013

Hand weights and squats will do a body good :) Takes up no room, and weights are the only thing you gotta buy. Plus, you can use them when your just sitting around watching tv or something

KatLin 02/22/2013

I have a yoga dvd that has 3 workouts. I just started a leslie sanson dvd that has a mile walk and a short yoga pratice at the end.
Leslie isnt just plain walking though its kicks and lunges and such so it actually is a good workout and goes fast.

I also live in a 3 story walk up and I have a young dog that has to go out at least 4x a day so that is guarenteed every day.

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