Workin out

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In a message dated 11/24/2003 8:52:36 PM Pacific Standard Time,

oldiesguy@... writes:

>

> What is working for you? Cardio bores me to tears. I'd like to start

> weight training, but have a little pooch in my belly that I think is

> a wannabe hernia. Can I really do any serious weights without doing

> core ab work?

Hello Mr. Jim S.!

Yes, I am working out...much more seriously now than at any time before. I

found my muscle strength fading far too rapidly for my happiness (I do not want

to be a weakling)! LOL I figure that not only do I feel better, I will be

burning more calories in the long run with muscle where there is nothing but

air!

So, I work out on a balance ball, with 10 pound free weights, ride my

recumbent bike and use stretch bands. I am regaining strength and muscle, and

just

this week am starting to notice a difference in my lower abdomen (pannus area).

The greatest benefit to this exercise is it is helping my severe back pain

(which has REALLY become bad since the cold weather has set in). I am

regaining some of my balance, too. I had become very unstable on my legs since

before

the GR-DS. My husband has never seen me work out so much and thought it was

because I wanted to lose more weight (which I do) but I also explained to him

that I am tired of hurting and tired of being weak. I seem to be doing pretty

well, and have kept at it for a number of weeks now (not saying that I

exercise every day). I do walk more in parking lots, etc., too, and even find

myself taking stairs. I am actually finding that I LIKE the way I feel after I

exercise -- more energetic and with muscles feeling better. Oh -- I am also

stretching, especially for my hips and back (Prevention Magazine had some great

back stretches this month). Oh, all of this equipment is in my livingroom in

front of the TV. I put on a show I like and away I go (if there is nothing on

TV, I pop a Disney video into the VCR).

Hugs and blessings, Ann

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I have started the work out again. I'm walking 1.5 miles per day since I

went off the vac pump. And, even though my wound is not completely healed,

I'm getting back in to water aerobics. I put on 23 pounds in a week (last

Thursday - Thursday) and so that means I have 70 pounds to loose, now so I

can get that magic 199 mark.

I would NOT have lost the 120 pounds had I not exercised a lot -- water

aerobics is the best exercise for us, in my opinion.

Jim

Workin out

Okay, Post-Ops--be Honest--- Who is really working out?

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OK, OK, I'll admit it. I haven't worked out. Just a couple of

times, but that doesn't count. I've lifted some weights here at the

house, but I don't count that either. I even joined a gym and paid

for it for a year!! I know if I start I will probably love it

because so much of my padding is gone that I'll be able to move

easier and the muscle definition will show sooner. Can anyone kick

me in the a** here to get started? I've lost about 140 lbs and

seem to be stopped at 20 months out. I'm l85 lbs and in a size 16

jeans. I'm honestly happy with my size. When I wake up in the

mornings it's so easy to get out of bed now, I feel so skinny.

That's when I notice it most, kind of weird. When I see my

reflection in a mirror I can't believe it's me!! My mind

thinks " who's that lady? " . I know that sounds so strange, and it is

but it's true and I absolutely Love It!! I sure hope Dr. K knows

how much he is admired and loved. I thank him and God everyday.

Carol in Phoenix

327/185

3/27/2002

> Okay, Post-Ops--be Honest--- Who is really working out?

>

> What is working for you? Cardio bores me to tears. I'd like to

start

> weight training, but have a little pooch in my belly that I think

is

> a wannabe hernia. Can I really do any serious weights without

doing

> core ab work?

>

> As expected, my weight loss has slowed (I'm still losing about 5

> pounds a month.) I'm 9 mos out and down about 115 pounds-- I'd

like

> to lose another 50 pounds. I want to jump start the weight loss

and

> firm up--- is making me look bad as she has just about reached

> her goal--

>

>

> I find from past experience that the harder I work out the more

> likely I am to stay with it. Any suggestions on programs?

>

>

> Thanks!

>

> Jim S

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Jim,

The most important thing is to find an exercise that you actually LIKE.

Unless you really enjoy--or really tolerate--an exercise, you will not stick

with it.

For me, it was/is water aerobics. It's really an easy workout, and you do

get a cardiovascular workout. When I started the class, I though, " This will

be a freeking breeze. " The first couple of days (I went 5 days per week, two

times per day) the workout was truly easy. Then the instructor (Vicki

Blackburn who is a DS success story herself) started working us, and I mean

WORKING us. It really didn't feel like exercise, and I was in the pool,

which I've always loved. Well, 5 weeks later when I saw Dr. K. He examined

me and started " kneading " my stomach. He said, " you have lost a LOT of fat

cells--I mean a LOT!! " I told him I was in water aerobics. By doing the

water aerobics, I had lost 6 inches from my middle in 5 weeks. The workout

was a real workout, but being in the water it was so easy to do this " fun

stuff " that was serious stuff.

Again, find an exercise that you can enjoy doing.

Jim

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In a message dated 11/24/2003 11:11:30 PM Central Standard Time,

sonofmosiah@... writes:

> and so that means I have 70 pounds to loose, now so I

> can get that magic 199 mark.

>

> I would NOT have lost the 120 pounds had I not exercised a lot -- water

> aerobics is the best exercise for us, in my opinion.

>

> Jim

>

OK JIm, We're neck and neck....LOL. I need to lose 70 lbs also to get to

199......Funny how when you've been 350+ your perspective is just a wee bit

different isn't it? Anyway, How about a challenge? Are you the competitive

kind? I

mean that after Thursday we weigh(On the honor system of course) and account

to each other for our intake ...Did we drink water, walk and all that good

stuff? Then we can see who can get there first....No bad stuff just a buddy to

gripe to about ups and downs ....I mean you are my closest Switch sib in weight

loss and being a revision and we were really close in weight to start.

BTW the pic is grest...You look good and your camera must be better

than mine. Who's the lady in the pic?

in Bama

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VBG to RNY revision 1996-Failed

Rny to Ds revision 12/06/02

Down111lbs!!

Thanks to Dr. K!

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Oh, great. A public DARE. When will the double dog dare and triple dog dare

raise their ugly head???

I think a " contest " can be fun. But, let's wait until 4 December. That will

be the day after your anniversary and the day before mine. We can go until 4

June which will be the 18th month anniversary. Can you believe in a week we

will be out a year!!

Now of course, all our stuff has to be public -- since we've made this pact

public ally.

I know that 199 is not really realistic for me, but just a dream. So, I am

shooting for about 220 or so. But--to take a pic of the scale at 199! What a

dream. Of course, I could set the scale back 50 pounds, right? LOL

Jim

Who rises to the double dog dare before things get nasty

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From: MDL1031@... [mailto:MDL1031@...]

OK Jim, We're neck and neck....LOL. I need to lose 70 lbs also to get to

199......Funny how when you've been 350+ your perspective is just a wee bit

different isn't it? Anyway, How about a challenge? Are you the competitive

kind? I mean that after Thursday we weigh(On the honor system of course)

and account to each other for our intake ...Did we drink water, walk and all

that good stuff? Then we can see who can get there first....No bad stuff

just a buddy to gripe to about ups and downs ....I mean you are my closest

Switch sib in weight loss and being a revision and we were really close in

weight to start.

BTW the pic is grest...You look good and your camera must be better

than mine. Who's the lady in the pic?

[Guest guest]

Hi Jim!

I don't know if they have the equivalent of Curves for guys, but I

was going there for a week trial after my hernia repair. I couldn't

do any ab work at the time and I still got plenty of workout

accomplished! Personally, I prefer walking to anything (in fact,

after this post, I have to jump off the group and do my walkies) and

I put in about 2 miles on the treadmill 5 nights a week. I also do

arm exercises a couple of times a week. I hope you're able to find

something you enjoy!

Tracey

> Okay, Post-Ops--be Honest--- Who is really working out?

>

> What is working for you? >

>

> I find from past experience that the harder I work out the more

> likely I am to stay with it. Any suggestions on programs?

>

>

> Thanks!

>

> Jim S

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In a message dated 3/30/2004 1:27:54 AM Pacific Standard Time,

s4052475@... writes:

> Im still working out..Cant beleive how great your weight is Ann!! Well

> done! You are way aheads of me!! I didnt lose a pound with the TT.

>

> Anyway, ran for 45 mins with my trainer tonight..and now going out to get

> chinese for dinner (this is not as bad as it sounds - I ordered steam rice and

> bok choy leaves - healthy and yummy!)

>

Hi Kristy -- maybe it takes a difficult recovery and open wounds to get the

weight loss?!!! I am so impressed with your dedication to your exercise -- you

keep on goin', girl! (As for yummy dinner -- don't forget the protein!) I

am only doing gentle exercise...LOL...any gentler and I'd be a sloth...LOL

Congratulations to you, Kristy!

Hugs and blessings,

Ann

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In a message dated 3/30/2004 4:38:01 PM Central Standard Time,

s4052475@... writes:

Will try to be better

Kristy

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Well you had better!!....LOL....Working out isn't good if you don't have the

protein to build on....It is hard sometimes(gosh I know!) but we have to be

careful...Why am I telling you this?? You know as well as me....!

in Bama

VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's)

VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299)

RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 135 lbs (377.7 to 242.2 and still going)

Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL

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Hey

Yup, you're right. The rice and bok choy is protein free but I am really

struggling with protein lately..Just feels like I cant handle meat at the

moment..it makes me nauseous. And I have never been one for tofu/beans etc.

Will try to be better

Kristy

[Guest guest]

> Yup, you're right. The rice and bok choy is protein free but I am

really struggling with protein lately..Just feels like I cant handle

meat at the moment..it makes me nauseous. And I have never been one

for tofu/beans etc.

>

> Will try to be better

>

> Kristy

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Kristy are you at least " drinking " your protein? You can't expect

to run ANY marathons if your muscles are wasting away and you become

ill.

Jo

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Congrats on the great workout Kristy! But, rice and bok choy? Good

grief, girl, you could have at least had some pork or something with

it! Where was the protein? (Okay, I'm the last person to lecture

someone about having high protein meals but when I eat chinese I

almost always have sweet and sour pork.) In any case, I'm really

proud of you for being so dedicated to your workout! I've been

working hard on mine, as well. Without a personal trainer, it's not

so easy, but I'm pushing myself as much as I can. In fact, when I'm

done reading and posting today, I'm jumping on the treadmill. Have

you noticed a difference in energy level? I've been told exercise

is supposed to give you more energy and for me, it does for about

the first hour afterwards but other than that, I haven't noticed a

difference. I was never blessed with that incredible burst of

energy so many people are blessed with after the surgery.

Okay, enough about me! I meant for this to be a pat on the back for

YOU! You're doing great!

Hugs!

Tracey

> Hey all

>

> Im still working out..Cant beleive how great your weight is Ann!!

Well done! You are way aheads of me!! I didnt lose a pound with

the TT.

>

> Anyway, ran for 45 mins with my trainer tonight..and now going out

to get chinese for dinner (this is not as bad as it sounds - I

ordered steam rice and bok choy leaves - healthy and yummy!)

>

> Take care

>

> Kristy