Saturday workout! (or not)

Well, I had my hernia surgery yesterday.  Went in at 7am and checked out at noon.  My surgeon actually gave me extra instructions about spending time recovering and not overdoing it.  He also took my wife aside and told her it's important to not let me over do it.  On top of that, he actually called my running partner and told her no running till he gives clearance.  I guess nobody trusts me at all.

Today I'm still sore but feeling better than yesterday.  Looking forward to doing some walking on Monday or Tuesday, but can't even imagine it right now.

All right, since I'm down, you guys are going to have pick up the slack for Nate and I, and put in a good week.  Counting on you.
Rob

i'm glad the surgery went well, recover well and your doc is smart to talk to your wife and running partner!

sorry, but today is a rest day for me, so i will have to pick up the slack for you and nate tomorrow :)

You did your part last weekend.  I'm still amazed at how well you handled the marathon on the second day of Disney.
Rob

So Rob, my dad ended up having a second hernia (and surgery) because he didn't follow instructions well enough when he had his first surgery.  Just because you think you CAN do something doesn't mean you SHOULD.

Please DO be kind to yourself and realize that after all this time since WLS your habits are ingrained and you WILL be back to your current fitness in no time.  

No one is truly patient (which is why you and your people got counseled) but that's the most important thing at this point.  Take care and I'll be thinking of you.

Linn

35 minutes on the cross ramp
22 minutes rowing - just over 5k
35 minutes on the stair/eliptical
stretching

 Rob, in case you didn't hear it enough.. stay patient and rest brother!   

Seriously wishing you a fast recovery.  

I'm hitting the roads for a really cold run today (it was 8F when I woke up, 11F right now..).. was gonna do 8, but for Rob and Nate I'm gonna push 10 today.  

 Well I ran a 3.1 today in the cold...not 11 degrees but 32 and windy...my chest is not used to the cold...I really need to start breathing thru my nose..but it is hard, any suggestions?  I heard about chewing gum?

Anyway, my best to Rob and Nate!!!

Rest up Rob .... you'll be back b4 you know it.

90 minutes of weights - legs/back

Finally got to the workout this afternoon...

5 interrupted miles.  I came to the realization that when my body is more stressed I have more gastric troubles.  Got to the gym and it was pretty busy and someone else was using the fan.  Rather than waiting I started and ended up getting way to hot.  After giving up for a few, the gal who was using the fan finished and I took possession, but  by that time I was still hot and couldn't get the guts to settle back down.  Oh well, I still managed to get my 5 miles in that I wanted.

Then (patting myself on the back) I got in the water and did a 700 yd swim.  Only took me 17 minutes.  That's very good for me especially since it was my first time in the water in months and I'm not a fast swimmer anyway.  I almost didn't do it being tired and all, but I'm very glad I did.

Linn

Well, I didnt get my super long run in like I had planned, but got in 18 miles running yesterday... Rest up well my friend.