What kind of exercise are post-ops with fibromyalgia doing?

I'm 3.5 months post-op, lap rny, and down 52 lbs. (35-40 to goal, yipee). I have fibromyalgia and my pcp is constantly warning me to not overdo exercise, and to stick with very low impact types of activities (stretching, yoga, etc.). I know swimming would be good, but unfortunately, with no quick access to a pool, and a job that very often goes 10+ hours per day, it's out of the question. The last 3 months have been very up and down as far as the fibromyalgia goes...sometimes I feel great, and other times I can barely move. My husband just bought a Bowflex for strength-training (he's a road and mountain biker), and I'm wondering if it would also be beneficial for me too? I'm also trying biking. Anybody out there in the same situation with other suggestions? I want to be a successful post-op and get the remaining weight off, and more importantly keep it off. I'm trying to use this first year for some serious behavior modification as far as eating and exercise goes and to develop good lifetime habits. Thank you in advance for your answers! Katie W.

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