Well, this week I went to Silver Falls State Park & hiked up/down for over 2 hrs.  I could really tell I hadn't done anything since surgery & it felt good to be out doing something that everyone else was doing.  I will commit to going to Zumba twice this coming week & going for a good walk one day.  It's not much, but I need to start somewhere!

Morning exercise has not been my favorite, but it's great to have it out of the way!

It's exciting that you are getting ready for surgery!!  I have the sleeve on 5/30/12 & I know I would be feeling less sluggish if I excercised more.  I hope we can help encourage each other so let me know if you need any prodding!!

Where are you having your surgery?  I had mine at Good Sam in NW Portland with Dr Patterson.  She's awesome & I have had no complications other than a fluid shift resulting in afib at the hospital.  

Suzanne

 For the first time in 25 years, my BMI has edged into the "normal" range.  :-)  

I'm still about 30% over the ideal weight for my height and bone structure, but seeing  "NORMAL" is very motivating for me.   I've started walking more and I'm making plans for a more serious exercise program to get down to goal.  

I am not in your area, but I'm still gald you posted.  I would love to see this Oregon board become more active.  Maybe we could try to motivate each other.  I am not a fan of exercise, but like you, I used to love it.  I need to lose some weight this week (gained too much back after meeting the weight goal and have pre-op next Monday...scared to death that they will cancel).  I have a 15 minute fast walk dvd that I am going to attempt to do every morning this week...I'm also not a fan of mornings. :-)

The RNY can be a great tool, but it is also a tough task-master.  You WILL be sick if you eat things you shouldn't, so make up your mind that the sweets are gone for good.  I know several people who have not done well with the band because it is restriction only and doesn't really make you change the foods you eat.  I wish you great success with it.  

Yes, I'm considered a success because I lost over 60% of my excess weight and have kept it off.  I never did lose all the weight I'd hoped to.

I had the band about 5 yrs ago and will be revising to RNY in about 3 weeks. :-)  I guess we will just have to see what we can do to get this a more active place.  I will mention it at the next suppport group meeting that I go to and see what happens.