Nobody told me...or it didn't sink in.

The first six months after surg. exercise your ASS off.

Im 5 days in, Im writing that down. I plan on it once the Doc releases me.

 That's right. It doesn't stay off on it's own (normally). What it does do is, allow you to keep it off with a reasonable diet and level of activity. I started at 280 and averaged 10 hours of exercise a week 3 months pre-op and at least two years post-op. 

4 years out now, pushing 49 years old and still do a lot of exercise. Don't eat much garbage, a l of healthy and fiber filled food and don't gain weight.

There's still time. It's really best to think of it is an opportunity for a fair shake at having healthy body weight. If you think of it as a free or near free ride (not that you do), you're likely to be disappointed.

Best Wishes,

Dave

Amen to that gentlemen !!!

I took a month off prior to my surgery date of 6/7/10. Lost 30 lbs that month.

Surgery Date I was 230.
Today, I'm 181.

I took off the whole summer and have been falling in love with mountain biking, road biking, Spinning, hitting the weights. And in the next week, Aerobic classes.

I am am constantly switching them up to keep the body confused. Don't underestimate the body's ability to adapt.

I am making the most of this "honeymoon" phase. I love working out. Staging myself for good exercise and nutritional habits I am constantly looking for ever increasing challenges.

I have not stalled once. 

 You not only exercise your Ass Off...but your Gut, the double chin, and any other excess FAT!!  But doesn't feel good to be able to exercise??!!  I've got more energy now than when I was in my 20's.

Keep up the great work!