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Gwen M.
on 10/9/16 6:25 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Weekly Workouts 10.10.16

Monday - yoga
Tuesday - it's my 2-year followup with my surgeon, so I won't have time to exercise
Wednesday - pilates class
Thursday - running, yoga
Friday - rest prior to race
Saturday - 5k race!!
Sunday - yoga to recover

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

billmacc7
on 10/9/16 8:07 am - MA
Topic: Weekly Workouts 10.10.16

Monday-3 Mile Run

Tuesday-Swimming/Strength Training

Wednesday- 4 Mile Run

Thursday-TRX Class

Friday-Spin Clas

Saturday-6 Mile Run

Sunday- Rest

Have a happy, healthy week!

Yours in WLS Journey,

Bill Mac

Gwen M.
on 10/8/16 7:08 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: 6 days post op

Six weeks.  You should only be walking for the first six weeks post-op.  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

cabin111
on 10/7/16 5:28 pm
Topic: RE: 6 days post op

Here is an example of a simple workout from Youtube...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIKrcoO86h4

 

cabin111
on 10/7/16 5:22 pm
Topic: RE: 6 days post op

I know you want to go go go...But you need to follow the doctor's orders (sip, walk, sleep).  It allows your body to heal.  It also prevents any tears that could occur while doing hard exercise.  What my doctor recommended was elastic bands.  Just very very light movement.  You can look on Youtube and see all the different exercise programs on there.  You can buy them online or at most sporting good stores.  This is what you should be using till your doctor has given you the OK to start exercising harder.  Brian  PS Below is just an example...Again you can find them anywhere.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ICQ36UY/ref=s9_simh_hd_ bw_bEIYd_p200_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandis ed-search-3&pf_rd_r=AK30B2XGX3N710XTTBBX&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p =113c7849-3d5a-5bd0-9eba-4b293ee58910&pf_rd_i=3407931

 

Gortzilla
on 10/5/16 10:33 am - Fremont, MI
Topic: Crossfit

I have found an exercise that i love doing!!!

this one i will continue and look forward to going 

Training right now to compete in a Crossfit competition

supershopper
on 10/5/16 5:18 am
Topic: RE: Anyone know a great personal trainer in Atlanta??

No - but hello from a north of atlanta-ian!

I can ask on my FB if you give me a better idea of your location. I have some friends in Marietta that do a cross fit there and they love it.

HW 305 SW 278 Surgery weight 225 GW 160 LW: 118.8

RNY 12/15/2015,

GB removal 09/2016,

Twisted bowel/hernia repair 08/2017

M1 Dec 2015-13.0, M2-7.0, M3-14.5, M4-9.4, M5-7.1, M6 9.8, M7-7.6 ,M8- 7.6, M-9 5.5, M10-6.4, M11- 2.2, M12 Dec 2016- 5.8

jseemann16
on 10/5/16 4:28 am
RNY on 09/29/16
Topic: 6 days post op

I had surgery last Thursday. Just wondering how soon I can start with light weights for arms? I sent an email to my physiologist but no reply yet.

Surgery 9/29/16 RNY.

HW 211  SW 188  CW 125 GW 135

Joshua H.
on 10/4/16 9:24 am
VSG on 10/26/16
Topic: RE: What does your weight lifting plan entail?

I'm still pre-op, but I'm very off and on with the following workout with dumbells three times/week (got this off the internet somewhere):

 

One Arm Rows (4x10 right, 4x10 left)

Flat Bench Press (4X10)

Seated Overhead Press (4x12)

Shrugs (4x8)

Seated One-Arm Overhead Extensions (2x10 right, 2x10 left)

Alternating Curl (3x10)

 

Currently don't do any lower body (besides walking) because of a bum knee.

 

A different setup I liked:

Dips, Pullups, Squats -- Dips and Pullups on an assist machine.

Two times per week I'd do 3 x 10 or 3 x 12 of each, on the 3rd day that week I'd do 1 x 25 of each, trying to find the sweet spot on assist so I could do 23-25, but not 26.  Don't do this routine right now because of the knee.

 

Lisa F.
on 10/3/16 7:29 pm
VSG on 06/06/16
Topic: RE: Walking results in REALLY sore legs!

That's what I heard as well. Your body is going through a rapid change and will take time to adjust. I'm 4 months out and my arthritic knees swelled up a few weeks after surgery, and I was doing less walking than I was pre-op.  Now it seems all is fine. 

Good for you on the walking!! 

VSG DATE 6/6/16 | SW 280 | CW 198 | GW 175 | HEIGHT 5'8 | AGE 55

ORIGINAL GOAL WEIGHT OF 175 MET: 12/6/17 (18 MONTHS POST OP)

NEW GOAL: LOSE 20 LB RE-GAIN

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