How did you get started exercising?

Harvest · 07-05-2008, 05:37 PM

I was banded on June 23 and have been on liquids since June 17. Each day since my surgery day I wake up hoping I'll feel good enough to go for a good walk. I've tried but I get really exhausted after a couple of blocks and my back muscles hurt alot. Is this normal or am I a wimp?

When I read posts it sounds like many if you are up and walking with ease a day or two after being banded. How do you do that?

tiggerfan0464 · 07-05-2008, 06:11 PM

Have no fear...I wasnt up and full of energy at the beginning. I am the person that didnt like to exercise. I find now when I start it feels so good. Just take baby steps. For me personally I didnt really start working out until about 2 months ago. Make small goals and achieve those.

Kathy

terrasmom · 07-05-2008, 07:05 PM

Do not over-do or try to do too much too soon! You sound like you are doing just fine to me. My doctor says we do not have to exercise at all, but if we want to he recommends short little bursts like 15 minutes done 2 or 3 times a day. Then stop! When you have lost your first 20 pounds you'll notice a big difference in your ability to exercise and you can do more then. The more you loose the easier your exercising will get and you'll come to love it. But remember, "inch by inch it's a cinch"! One inch at a time!! Best of luck to you!

chasej · 07-08-2008, 04:25 PM

I was banded last October. I didn't start walking for exercise until Jan 1. I started slow, 20 minutes 3 times per week, and I was walking slow, maybe 1.5 miles per hour. Now 7 months later and 85 pounds lighter, I walk 3 to 4 miles per day in 30-45 minutes. I never thought I would say this , but I miss it when I don't have time and I always make it up the next day. Now I am planning my first official 5k walk on Labor Day, and I know it will be easy.

kfgates · 07-12-2008, 08:02 PM

Harvest...I can't tell you how much i LOVE Wii Fit...I actually look forward to getting up in the morning and doing my Yoga and aerobics! It is an expensive venture, but it was worth it. The hardest thing about the Wii Fit is finding one....lol Good luck Kimberly

Jachut · 07-12-2008, 08:16 PM

I dont know really, I just went out and walked the day after surgery and whilst I was less energetic than usual I managed 3kms. I did it every day.After about three months, I tried running, I ran 3kms and never looked back.I entered races to give myself distances to train for, to keep me motivated.

I wasnt *that* unfit I guess. I had a BMI of 35 when I was banded, I've always been pretty athletic and never gave up exercising completely, so it was relatively easy for me.

Now I'm absolutely hooked on running, I love it, so I dont have any problems with motivation.