newbie greetings and a question

                                                       

Hi Rhonda... I just first wanted to say Welcome to BAF and Congrats on the surgery. I will be 2weeks post op tomorrow and it is the BEST thing I have ever done for myself. I think you should start off easy with walking, if the gym is a task right now. I typed a letter to the owner of my gym explaining that i was having bypass surgery and that i found the machiines and treadmills to be too hard. I asked her if she could work with me and she did. She froze my account for 3months to allow me to get some weight off by  walking. Which meant I didnt have to make the payments. No since in paying a monthly fee for something you are not using, Whatever you choose i wish you the best!!!!

Welcome Rhonda!

Let the gym know how you're feeling physically. Ask for a evaluation (free) and they will be able to instruct you on the proper usage of each machine. You will learn how to maximize your success without putting any undue stress on your body.

Congrats on your journey!

Thanks BAF!  Good ideas all.  I'll post a picture when i take the time to figure out how to do it.   No reason I can't start walking more and incorporating it into my day.  I work a desk job but I can get up and walk every few hours and I don't have to pick the parking spot closest to the office entrance.    Again,  thank you for the welcome.

Rhonda

NO! GET YOUR MIND RIGHT NOW! THIS IS A LONG PROCESS AND YOU NEED TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT. WALKING IS GOOD IF YOU CAN HANDLE IT. TRY WATER AEROBIC TOO. IM 2MONTHS OUT AND I STARTED WORKING OUT A LITTLE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY AND I LOST TEN POUNDS.

SAME DAY OF SURGERY I WAS WALKING. I WALK AROUND MY NEIYHBORHOOD AND THE NEXT WEEK AFTER SURGERY I WAS AT THE GYM WALKING ON THE TREADMILL.

PUSH YOURSELF MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY!

GOOD LUCK

Welcome

Hello & welcome to the fam!!