8 mnths out, afraid to start working out

So ive lost 75 lbs and have about 25 lbs to go.ive done pretty much no exercising ..im wanting to start some weight training and cardio...hoping to firm things up a bit so im not just a bag of bones...but im so afraid of gaining weight due to muscle or water weight...see i just hit 195 and its just a mind game if i creeped over 200 i'de lose it....so tell me im crazy...I can take it...

I read an article about muscle and fat.  It takes a heck of a lot more work to build a pound of muscle than to lose a pound of fat.  Unless you are doing some really serious weight training and muscle building, I don't think it is a concern.  I'd say go for it!

You're crazy :)  

Start working out, it'll make you feel awesome and strong and great and wonderful!  It probably won't help with the weight loss, but it will make you feel like Super Woman :D

yeah you are crazy.

start slow.  working out is amazing for feeling good and being healthy! 

Oh dear .... Exercise is what you need so much.  If/when you start to slip this tool with your small tummy will be you success.  Always need exercise whether tracking steps or going to gym.  Just do it 

I am 4 weeks post op (down 37lbs) and just started my gym regimen today! Right now I can only do cardio but my Dr advised that after my 6 week check I can slowly start to tone and strength. I would talk to your Dr to ease your fear...But on a personal note it felt good today. My body is sore but that's because I was to heavy before to enjoy working out. The weight loss sure helps. Give it a go just make sure you're hydrated! Good luck! 😊

Consider water aerobics, pool yoga etc. to ease in.

Oh for god's sake, Nicki - there is no way in hell you are going to build enough muscle to make one bit of difference!  At least not for months and months and months.  

I worked my ass off in a super-intense program for 6 months and afterward I got underwater bodyfat testing done.  You know how muscle mass I put on in those 6 months?  Two. Lousy. Pounds.  But I lost fat that made up for it.  

So what's more important to you:  fat loss or weight loss? Because if you insist on getting hung up on the number on the scale, maintenance is going to be cruel and crushing for you.  You must understand that the bathroom scale is the WORST measurement of your success as a WLS patient.  It's about losing FAT...not weight.  And you can stay the exact same weight or even go up and be less fat...and be a smaller size....and have a smaller waist. 

Get off the couch and get to moving your butt.  Exercise has very little to do with weight loss but has everything to do with overall health.  Exercise for your heart and lungs and joints and muscles.  Not because you want to move the needle on the scale.  

Rant over....