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Sorry I'm so late in replying. Never got the notification and I've been traveling the last week. The vest itself is virtually weightless, it's what you pack in it that has the weight. When I do long runs that are out an backs, there is usually never water so I have to carry 100+ ounces. can be a little heavy, but I really don't notice it that much. Doing loops is good for the mental game. I hate them. Too easy to quit as you pass by your car. I do like them for the fact you don't have to carry everything the whole time as you can use your car as an aid station.
VSG: 3/12/15
I tried going back to heated pools about 5-6 months post op. One thing you may find out...You could be cold all the time. And I mean all the time. I've stopped swimming all together because of the water being too cold. It just wasn't enjoyable. You'll know in a few months whether you'll enjoy the water or not.
As I lost the weight it became harder to swim. Less fat (buoyancy) so I had to force my body (exercise) through the water...Otherwise I would sink. Brian
My doctor made me wait for the 2 months. It had nothing to do with the incision but had to do with the healing inside of you. Listen to your doctor. He is the only one that knows what went on during the operation and knows what is best
Thanks Jax....I tried an EasyCare waterproof badage in the shower and outside with a bottle of water and found it to be 10% dry in largest incision. Then, as attest, I covered all 5 incisions with same and walked in the pool and again had all solid dry when exiting the pool. So I am going to talk with my doc this Tuesday (Day 7) about using these since I am a fish out of water. Rich
I love the gym! It's motivating to me to be around other people. Group classes are my favorite - Zumba, kickboxing, Pound, HIIT, yoga.... Find what you like, and go for it!
SW:223, CW: 134.2; GW: 125, RNY: 5/27/16
My doc allowed me back in the pool at 4 weeks post-op without covering, but I would do whatever your doc suggested. Everyone heals differently, and you definitely want to avoid infection.
SW:223, CW: 134.2; GW: 125, RNY: 5/27/16
I am discussing with my doctor the idea of returning to my back yard pool for leg exercising and stretching which helped me to lose 40 pounds leading up to VSG. His initial concerns are that I keep the larger incision from laproscopic, the 1" one, dry so I have found two types of waterproof bandages for active people that seem great in the shower as a test. Does anyone have experiences with getting back into their pool earlier than the usual 1-2 month post surgery? I really can enjoy exercise and prevent muscle loss if can get back in the pool. Thanks
HW: 447 SW: 415 GW: 240 CW: 339 Total WL = 110
WL: Pre-op: -32 M1: -27 M2: -19 M3: -14 M4: -9 M5 & M6: -9 in progress
Realized I posted this in wrong forum :P
I stopped working out about a week before surgery, and that was on May 27
I have been back in about maybe 6 times now... Doing some cardio and lifting.
Its just such a mental downer when in there and having lost so much of my strength from not having gone in a while.
My bench in the last 12 months was a max 2 rep at 300#, today for my workout I barely got 140# for 6...
Hoping to get my strength back up. I understand it wont be that number for quite a while partly because of calorie deficit and cannot carb load my muscles, but man... I'd like to get back to somewhere substantial soon lol
Any input on how long it took to get their strength back?
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Heaviest Weight: 345 | SW: 315 | CW: 175 | GW: ~180
I completely agree. When I am exercising I crave lean proteins and veggies! When I eat healthy, I have the energy and desire to exercise,
RNY 2011/07/26 HW 338; SW 301; LW 199; Starting over weight 255; CW 212; GOAL #1 lose regain back to 199 lbs!
Thanks!! Keep at the exercise....it is so worth it long term.
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
