Work out routine?

What is your work out routine? Do you work out? How many days a week? What do you do? I'm only 10 days post op so I don't have a "ROUTINE" in place yet, however, I've been doing the treadmill 3-4 miles a day on a low incline and I ride my bike a few miles daily. I really need to join a gym to get in the weights before it's too late. advice?

hi megan i am 3 months post op and down 56lbs and lost 21 1/2 inches i started walking 3 miles 2 weeks post op 4 days a week then at 7 weeks i joined curves and go there 3 to 4 times a week i am now up to 6 miles walking 3 to 4 days a week plus curves my opion is go at your own pace if you feel you can do more then go for it if not then back off my nut said if you are not feeling all that great dont try to do more then you feel up to and if you feel like doing nothing that day then that is fine to. good luck susan

Hey Megan, Your doing a great job, keep up the good work. I like to do dumbells, they tone the arms really well. You don't HAVE to have a gym membership, but if you want to I think theres a Ballys and a Gold's in your neighborhood. You won't be too shy for long girl, you are doing wonderful! I have a Bally's membership and I don't have any problems going there and feeling "funny". It all depends on you really, my Mom won't be caught dead in a co-ed gym. They have some great protien shakes there...you can ask for a samply and be full lol haha ~*Debbie*~

Hey Debbie, Which Ballys do you work out at? The one behind Denny's on Ritchie Higihway? What time do you work out? I'd love a "buddy". Megan

I walk 3 miles a day every single day. I also do 15 minutes on an elliptical (that's all I can handle) every other day. The opposing days I do The Biggest Loser workout on DVD and only the warm-up and low impact. I also do a small workout with hand weights for the arm flaps. I can't afford a gym so I do what I can on my own.