I have had my RNY

I am done and home now, I am just wondering if all of the WLS gurus on here can help me be successful now.How to excercise what did you do to get evrything goin?I have already lost 16 lbs since surgery thursday...Any help would be great....

Congratulations! Welcome back to the board. Will be joining you on the loser's bench in another two weeks!

Congratulations on your successful WLS, JohnBoy! Now is the time to focus on step one of your road to health which is quite simply, WALK, WALK, WALK.......SIP, SIP, SIP. After a couple weeks of this, you'll be ready for step two which will be WALK, WALK, WALK outside for longer distances.

From a fitness standpoint, Step 3 is up to you. You'll need to find a good cardio (running, hiking, biking, etc.) exercise you enjoy and you also need to add some strength training (basic weight lifting, calistenics, yoga, etc.).

Lots of successful post-WLS exercisers here in the locker room who'll have some great tips for you.

Best of luck.

Boner 

Hey JohnBoy, first off congrats on your surgery and for doing so well.  Boner gave some great advice on the physical exercise part after surgery, so I can't add to that.  Now is also the time to try and get your mind right for life after WLS.  Try to develop good eating habits so you can make good and intelligent decisions.  Do it now so they will become second nature to you.  Good Luck!  You are doing awesome!

Congrats to ya!  The main thing right now is to walk, walk, walk and sip, sip, sip!  Make sure you stay well hydrated.  The next few weeks, as things progress, is the time to begin to develop good eating habits that will carry through for the rest of your SKINNY AZZED life!!! .

Congradulations JohnBoy!

Ditto to Boner and bama. Just take it easy and always try to make the next right decision on what your putting in your mouth.....lol Sounds crazy but it will help. I hope everuthing goes great for you.

Derrick

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Couldn't agree more!   Welcome aboard.

As important as WALK WALK WALK SIP SIP SIP is, it is EQUALLY important to follow the docs food plan 100%.  After a little while you will feel like you can test limits, but just stay the course through liquid, puree, soft, etc.  Take your time and follow the plan.

It really makes a difference in the long run.

Good luck.

Guy

The guys have told you the truth.  Lots of water, as much protein as you can stand and walk.  Follow the Dr.'s eating directions and don't be in a rush to try new things.  You will have plenty of time for that, if you feel like it later on.

One thought that always helped me and I read it here prior to my surgery: "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!"

Good luck.

Lou