LisaVA Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Way to go, Angela !!!! By the way, starting Monday we can do AB work !!! I have not missed a day since about the 22nd of June --- I am doing "The Firm" series -- which has been very succesful in the past for me -- when they say you WILL see results in 10 workouts, they're right ! My butt has lifted about 3 inches ! I'm much tighter all around, and since Monday is Angela & mine 3 month band anniversary, I get to DO the ABs instead of fast forwarding thru them! I am finally at the stage where I feel so good exercising I'm very protective of it ! I don't care if I have to get up at 4am (I've had to do that twice!), I DO it every day! I am also on a team at work (one team of 5 - there are 53 teams altogether!) that are on a 14-week challenge to lose weight -- so that keeps me motivated, too! I think, rightfully so, that a lot of the posts are centered around decision (do I get this thing?), to particulars (does it hurt ? when can I go back to work?) to fills (to TJ or not to TJ??) and now we are at the exercise stage !!!! I swear I feel so good I'm petrified to stop !! That took several weeks, but I'm so grateful I'm over that hump !! Have a great, happy, healthy, vigorous summer, everyone !!!!!!! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelav Posted July 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 I have been going back and forth between hikes and step aerobic depending on the weather. 4 to 5 times a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becky42 Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 I had a couple of questions. I'm not having my band until 7/30/07, but I want to go ahead and exercise during the pre-op diet because you're still losing then right? Anyway, has anyone used the trampoline for exercise? My daughter, who is a size 5, jumps on the trampoline daily. I'm wondering if it will hurt once the band is in place. Also, I keep forgetting to ask the doctor - I have a 14 month old who is about 22 lbs. How soon after my surgery will I be able to pick her up? Thanks. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistella_2000 Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 I had a couple of questions. I'm not having my band until 7/30/07, but I want to go ahead and exercise during the pre-op diet because you're still losing then right? Anyway, has anyone used the trampoline for exercise? My daughter, who is a size 5, jumps on the trampoline daily. I'm wondering if it will hurt once the band is in place. Also, I keep forgetting to ask the doctor - I have a 14 month old who is about 22 lbs. How soon after my surgery will I be able to pick her up?Thanks. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I had a question, how soon after surgery is it safe again to drink alcohol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaVA Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Still working out every day -- and feeling GREAT ! ABs are a little sore since today is only day 2 for AB work -- but I love it !!! =D> Have a great week, fellow bandster/exercisers !!! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelav Posted July 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I have been doing step aerobics daily inside because of the crazy heat wave I will stay in doors for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharrroc Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Excellent subject. When I got back from surgery, it was too hot to walk outside every day, so I headed to the gym to do a low intensity (2.5 mph, 0 incline) treadmill walk for 30 mins each day. There has to be a connection, because I had absolutely NO gas pain at any time following surgery. I felt terrible when I read about other patients who had back and shoulder pains, but absolutely could not relate.As soon as my two weeks were up, and I was okay to exercise every day, I started increasing length and intensity. Now I'm up to 60 mins per day, keeping my heart rate at around 110 bpm and alternating between treadmill and elliptical (more treadmill, though). I missed my workout today and I feel terribly guilty. Gotta get back on the horse again tomorrow! My goal is 60 mins of some aerobic exercise everyday, min 6 days per week, preferably 7. I'm looking forward to adding 15 mins of weight resistance training on Monday. I haven't ever tried Taebo, but the ads make it look like a really tough workout! I'm going to hold you to your promise. Did you do your full 45 mins today? I I have not been banded as of yet but I do exercise now everyday and I also walk and it is hotter than blue blazes here in Texas. I used to drive to the park and then said heck with that. I live in the country and have just over 5 acres of land so well you guess it I walk my land and let me tell you it is hotter out here than in town. I do pilates, resistance bands, I ahve a treadmill and a easy glider by Tony Little and then I turn on the stereo and well dance my butt off. I drink the slimfast optima 2 times per day not really missing food anymore, I drink tons of water and it is hard for I have to learn to sip and time myself as to how long it take to drink a cup full. I keep my food and exercise diary too. I started my liquid diet a few weeks ago just to see if I could actually handle it and well it took getting used to but I am on my way. I have lost 15 pounds to date on my own. I have no sleep apnea and my liver is normal size. I wanted to wish all of us the very best in our new venture to a healthier slimmer lifestyle. Have a great weekend. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oktwigs Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 My report for the week... Monday, July 9: 30 min. treadmill/1 hour weight lifting Tuesday, July 10: 30 min. treadmill/30 min. weightlifting/1 hour water aerobics Wednesday, July 11: 30 min. treadmill/30 min. weightlifting/chased grandson all afternoon/leisurely 1 mile walk in the evening Thursday, July 12: Low energy day... 17 min. treadmill/40 min. weightlifting/1 hour water aerobics Friday, July 13: Energy back to normal today! 30 min. treadmill/45 min weightlifting Twigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaVA Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 still working out every day -- I gained 2 pounds this week, and I'm hoping its because I started lifting weights ! I've been good on the food side of things !! Feeling good !!! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriBecky Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I went to the clinic and got my 2nd fill - FINALLY Still walking everyday, still working my way up to those 10,0000 power steps a day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaVA Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I went to the clinic and got my 2nd fill - FINALLY Still walking everyday, still working my way up to those 10,0000 power steps a day! Congrats !!!!! Keep up the great work !!! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly C Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 How do you Guys do it? I'm on my feet ALL NIGHT at the hospital working my but off. (OK not all my BUTT off! LOL!) I bought a pedi also just to see how much I do walk at work!I'm looking at it and for an given night I walk close to 16000 to as of last night it was 18055 (if I knew I walked this much I should be a bean pole, right!). This is from the time I go to work (I put it on at the door of my house, take it off back at the door this morning!). After being on my feet at work, I can't think of working out during the day. Most days all I want to sleep is sleep. I bought an Xbox a few yrs. ago and bought the dance game to get me off my tushie and to get me moving, well that is still in the box it came in. I've lost 41 lbs. now. I know I have to get moving but to drained lately to move at all! Help! Anyone with any ideals can you throw them out there! Kelly C. in F Highest weight 244 lbs. Pre-Op 241 lbs. Surgery: 4/26/07 Post -Op 221 lbs. First fill 6/25/07 204 lbs. Today 200 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelav Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I fell of the wagon for a couple days . Now I am back on track. I will go walking today for 2 miles. I have a fill scheduled for tommorow so I wont do anything then.But Sat,I volunteered for the ending excersiceof my childrens bible school with children ages 5-15. Thats enough work in itself. =D> start weight 197 surgery weight 4/9/07 187 first fill 6/11/07 2.5ccs 167 second fill 7/20/07 159 tommorow!!!!! not too pleased that I just had a fill a month ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oktwigs Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 My report for the week... Mon., July 16: 30 min. treadmill/1 hour weight lifting Tues., July 17: 30 min. treadmill/30 min legs workout/1 hour water aerobics Wed., July 18: 30 min. treadmill/30 min weight lifting/chased grandson all day Thurs., July 19: 35 min. treadmill/1 hour weight lifting/1 hour water aerobics Fri., July 20: 35 min. treadmill/1 hour weight lifting Tomorrow I'll be painting...Our remodel is getting closer to completion. The new walls were all textured today and once it is all nice and dry I need to prime and then get busy with putting color on the wall. Hip Hip Hooray...hardwood floors are next and then cabinets! Twigs -1.5 lbs. this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaVA Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Sister you are on the cusp of weighing 1xx pounds !!! How exciting is that ???? The big buzz about 10,000 steps is that it is roughly equal to 5 miles. So you are obviously doing that every day at work -- how about something completely different on days off ? Do you swim ?? Thats great exercise and very refreshing. I do a video tape in my living room every morning. Its THE FIRM, and it works for me.....I've done it every day since June 22nd and havent missed one yet! {I'm one of those all or nothing people - I wish I werent, but I'm unable to change that!} Best of luck to you !! BTW, I was miserable the first 2-3 weeks -- I was so tired I couldnt get out of bed == now I feel so great after exercising I"m afraid NOT to do it ! It makes no sense = if you're too tired to exercise, how can exercise make you not more tired ?? But its one of the mysteries of life -- it really does make you feel so much better !!! Keep up the great work !!! Lisa =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacdimin Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I am new to the website, not banded yet but on my way. Just in the begining stages and always very curious, therefore I often skim over comments of those who have had it. In the back of my mind the thought of sagging skin has been weighing heavily. One of the questions I wanted to pose was " exercise does that make the difference between a firmer weightloss or not?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oktwigs Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 My report for last week: Monday: 35 min. treadmill/1 hour weights Tuesday: 45 min weights/10 min. TM/1 hour water aerobics Wednesday: 30 min weights/30 min. treadmill...chased grandson all day Thursday: 35 min treadmill/1 hour weights Took Friday off... Saturday: Chased grandson all day again Twigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelav Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I have started tryingto play tennis it's hilarious but I am trying. It's a great workout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaVA Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I have started tryingto play tennis it's hilarious but I am trying. It's a great workout Hey Baby - be careful in this heat, ok ?? I used to play racquetball and LOVED it !!! Wouldnt do that to my knees just yet -- that will have to wait about 50 pounds ! Take care, Angela !!! Lisa > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valentine74 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Well, I don't know what my problem was but, after surgery and after the reccommended time off, I really didn't get bakc to my exercise routine. I used to walk up this local hill that has trails all through it, its about a 4 mile walk in total at a steep incline. about the 4th week into surgery, I started having mood swings. I started walking the neighborhood, and the walk seemed to aleviate it. But it was only once or twice a week. This is my sixth post-op week,( the week i go for a fill!) and Last night went back to my hill. I cannot explain how good it felt to make it up the mountain with ease!!! I used to huff and puff! but I felt so good going up that hill. This hill is my best friend! this hill is my boyfirend, my confidant, my everything and I am going to have to invest my entirety to it. Sounds a little dramatic, but I am just going to have to believe it for now. Its necessary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oktwigs Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 My report for the week.... Monday: 30 min. walk in the evening-- waited around the house all day for deliveries and workmen to show up. Tuesday: 30 min. TM/45 min. weights/60 min. water aerobics Wednesday: 30 min. TM/30 min. weights/chased grandson all day Thursday: Cabinets installed! No visit to the treadmill or weights but I bustled around all day watching the workmen and oohing & aahing over the cabinetry. I really missed my water aerobics class though. Friday: 45 min. walk in the evening -- another day of waiting for contractors to show up to do their part of the remodel. What a pain! Today: Chasing grandson all day....planning on another 45 min. walk this evening. Down 1 lb. this week! Good news is that after next Thursday I shouldn't have to be waiting around for workmen or craftsmen to show up. Whew. My remodel is about done and now I can start the work of putting everything away. That'll be a workout in itself. Twigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaVA Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Well, I don't know what my problem was but, after surgery and after the reccommended time off, I really didn't get bakc to my exercise routine. I used to walk up this local hill that has trails all through it, its about a 4 mile walk in total at a steep incline. about the 4th week into surgery, I started having mood swings. I started walking the neighborhood, and the walk seemed to aleviate it. But it was only once or twice a week. This is my sixth post-op week,( the week i go for a fill!) and Last night went back to my hill. I cannot explain how good it felt to make it up the mountain with ease!!! I used to huff and puff! but I felt so good going up that hill. This hill is my best friend! this hill is my boyfirend, my confidant, my everything and I am going to have to invest my entirety to it. Sounds a little dramatic, but I am just going to have to believe it for now. Its necessary! Congratulations !!!!! Take that hill !!!!! I think you should play queen of the hill several times a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaVA Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Well, I took 2 days off. I had to travel for work and got to the hotel at midnight, asleep by 2, up by 6, 12 hour meeting, 2 hour dinner meeting, then just slept in this morning -- so I'll jump back into the exercise every day tomorrow. hoping the break in all facets of schedule makes the scale MOVE! How is everyone else doing ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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