exercise

[Guest guest]

Hey Gunn,

As we discussed at the last Mt Sinai meeting I make exercise an integral part

of my weight loss program. Granted, I was always exercising prior to WLS.

I exercise 4-6 days a week for an hour or so. I know for me that it has

definitely enhanced my weight loss. In the eight months since my surgery I

have not experienced any kind of plateau. In that eight months I have lost

approx. 135 pounds. The weight loss has been consistent and regular.

The biggest benefit is that after I'm done I feel great.

Remember, exercise comes in many forms. Get on a treadmill for a little while

and work up from there. Or walk outside. I know for me the one thing I do to

make it more exciting and less of a chore is to listen to music when I work

out.

Hope this helps.

And as always, your mileage may vary!

GUN1ENTER@... wrote:

> hello all this is gunn pandya i am 7 weeks post-op- i have lost 30

> lbs as of oct 16-have not checked since. i need to know for those of

> you who exercise has the exercise enhanced your weight loss. also for

> those who do not exercise do you notice that you lose more or less or

> the same. I ask because i hate to exercise and i feel i may have to,

> to speed up my weight loss-help all

>

> thanks

> gunn

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Best Regards,

Rich

" One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain "

BM

[Guest guest]

a,

I think a lot has to do with your age, how much excess skin you have,

and your genetics.

I had a major weight loss of 130 pounds when I was 35. I remember

looking at my poor wrinkled bumm, saggy arms and tube sock boobs and

being depressed as heck. I elected at that time to have plastic

surgery on my arms and boobs. I figured the bumm and thighs were a

lost cause. I had the surgery two years after maintaining the weight

loss, working out two hours a day, seven days a week.

I have to say, to this day, I dont have a wrinkle on my face at 46

years of age...(Bless my mother for that inheritance) but my body

just couldn't spring back as I think I had worn out the elasticity of

my skin. I must point out that there wasn't one flaw that clothes

didn't hide, and I was happily a size 10!

If you are younger, you will have more elasticity in your skin, and

working out does indeed help. Consider your skin to be a rubber

band. How far have you stretched it. That will also be a determining

factor. Just remember all the physical things we will be able to do,

how wonderful our health will be, and the rest just becomes one of

those...darn, I wasn't born blonde, rich and beautiful thing!

Hugs,

theresa

> Since I am pre-op was happens to the excess skin?? And does

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> hello all this is gunn pandya i am 7 weeks post-op- i have lost 30

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> lbs as of oct 16-have not checked since. i need to know for those

of

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> you who exercise has the exercise enhanced your weight loss. also

for

>

> those who do not exercise do you notice that you lose more or less

or

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> the same. I ask because i hate to exercise and i feel i may have

to,

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> to speed up my weight loss-help all

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>

>

> thanks

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> gunn

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[Guest guest]

Theresa, thank you very much.

I'm 53 and have major to lose. I would be happy with 200. I was just

worried about arms and stomach.

I have my 1st appt tomorrow with Dr Jossart in San Francisco.

exercise

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> hello all this is gunn pandya i am 7 weeks post-op- i have lost 30

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> lbs as of oct 16-have not checked since. i need to know for those

of

>

> you who exercise has the exercise enhanced your weight loss. also

for

>

> those who do not exercise do you notice that you lose more or less

or

>

> the same. I ask because i hate to exercise and i feel i may have

to,

>

> to speed up my weight loss-help all

>

>

>

> thanks

>

> gunn

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[Guest guest]

a,

Dr. Jossart is my surgeon and I love him to pieces!!! A couple of us

are working on starting a support group for his post op patients.

May I invite you to join our group,

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DS_Jossart

Please share your experiences and let any of us know how we can

support you!

Hugs,

Theresa

Dr. J

pre op 11/19

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[Guest guest]

I was thinking of having a few new lampshades made for my house with

my extra skin. Wate not want not.

, Seattle

> Since I am pre-op was happens to the excess skin?? And does

excerise help

> it do away quicker?

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[Guest guest]

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LOL!! You CRACKED me up with that one!!! Thanks, I needed that today!!!

Picturing " human lampshades, "

Pam in MD

BPD/DS - July 9, 2001

Dr. Vanguri

[Guest guest]

At 2:52 PM -0500 11/2/01, pamjams2@... wrote:

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>LOL!! You CRACKED me up with that one!!! Thanks, I needed that today!!!

>

>Picturing " human lampshades, "

Then, you would have loved Hitler and the Nazis. --Steve

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[Guest guest]

Steve,

The use of skin for various household purposes long predates the

nazis. I have seen " skin " shades made in the 1920s.

I'm very sorry if my humor evoked the image of the horrors of the

most horrific intentional human destruction of the past century.

/Seattle

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> >LOL!! You CRACKED me up with that one!!! Thanks, I needed that

today!!!

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> >Picturing " human lampshades, "

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> Then, you would have loved Hitler and the Nazis. --Steve

> --

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/3/2001 5:15:23 PM Central Standard Time,

steve-goldstein@... writes:

> . I have a very difficult time even watching Holocaust-related

> films. It's the " Goldstein " in me.

>

>

Steve,

It bugs me too. My mother's family are Rosens. I chose to be Christian

since the jewish religion wasn't practiced in my home.

Jeanne

TheNightOwl

[Guest guest]

Has anyone lost the weight without a special exercise plan? You know just

going to work everyday and doing your shopping and stuff. Not jumping on a

treadmill or using machines. Taking the relaxed approach, lol

NYC MT. SINAI

JUNE 2001

lap BPD/DS

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/14/2001 1:14:21 AM Central Standard Time,

gwen20852@... writes:

> Has anyone lost the weight without a special exercise plan? You know just

> going to work everyday and doing your shopping and stuff. Not jumping on a

> treadmill or using machines. Taking the relaxed approach, lol

>

> NYC MT. SINAI

> JUNE 2001

> lap BPD/DS

>

>

Not that I recommend it if you want to achieve maximum weight loss, but I

have " just lived " since having surgery. A couple of times I tried to get a

routine going to get to the gym, but it has never worked out. I was thinking

about this the other day. It would be good to get weight training in to

prevent osteoperosis, and I probably will some day. I also think it is good

for overall health to get the cardio in at least 3 times a week. So

excercise is important for better health, but in my case I lost weight

without it. That is the wonderful thing about the DS, dieting, losing

weight, excercising doesn't have to be your whole like in order for it to

work. So I recommend excercise, but can be successful without.

Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area

Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH

BPD/DS

4/27/00

www.duodenalswitch.com

267 to 165 5' 4 "

size 22 to size 10

have made size goal

no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/13/01 11:12:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,

gwen20852@... writes:

> Has anyone lost the weight without a special exercise plan? You know just

> going to work everyday and doing your shopping and stuff. Not jumping on a

> treadmill or using machines. Taking the relaxed approach, lol

>

>

I've lost 81 lbs so far and have yet to do anything. I've not even been

walking except to get where I'm going. I am in the process of finding a gym

to join as I want to help shape my body more and see if it helps lose more

inches!!

~*~ AJ ~*~

Bellingham, WA

Age 37 5'8'' Open DS

self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain

07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1

08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.6 lbs!

09/24/01 BMI 55.8 367.1 -48.0 lbs! -37.75 inches

10/24/01 BMI 52.6 346.0 -69.1 lbs! -50.0 inches

11/14/01 BMI 50.8 334.0 -81.1 lbs! -66.0 inches

My profile:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=E982002956

My website:

www.wls4aj.homestead.com

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/14/01 6:28:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,

psbilyeu@... writes:

> I hate to exercise--but I am thinking of doing this " Curves " for

> women program. They are small little workout areas that are cropping

> up. Has anyone been to one? I am going to check one out next week

> and see if it is something I can handle. I just want to tone and

> firm as I lose.

>

>

I just went to check oneout here last week and decided to forget it. The one

here is barely got room for 10 people and while that can be nice, I don't

want to hang out for 2 hours waiting for the equipment. I am thinking of

joining either World Gym or Bellingham Athletic Club. The club has tanning,

equipment, pool etc. I think it would be fun and my son could go swimming on

the weekends when I'm there.

~*~ AJ ~*~

Bellingham, WA

Age 37 5'8'' Open DS

self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain

07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1

08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.6 lbs!

09/24/01 BMI 55.8 367.1 -48.0 lbs! -37.75 inches

10/24/01 BMI 52.6 346.0 -69.1 lbs! -50.0 inches

11/14/01 BMI 50.8 334.0 -81.1 lbs! -66.0 inches

My profile:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=E982002956

My website:

www.wls4aj.homestead.com

[Guest guest]

AJ,

I saw it! Your stats changed again.

Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area

Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH

BPD/DS

4/27/00

www.duodenalswitch.com

267 to 165  5'  4 "

size 22 to size 10

have made size goal

no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting

[Guest guest]

I hate to exercise--but I am thinking of doing this " Curves " for

women program. They are small little workout areas that are cropping

up. Has anyone been to one? I am going to check one out next week

and see if it is something I can handle. I just want to tone and

firm as I lose.

Pammi

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/14/2001 10:35:37 AM Pacific Standard Time,

dwkteach@... writes:

> I saw it! Your stats changed again.

Yes...Finally the last two days or so I've started losing again...I've been

on a plateau!!! I try not to let it stess me out..but I told Mike last

night...THANK GOD...I was beginning to worry even though I know its

normal..LOL

~*~ AJ ~*~

Age 37 5'8'' Post op 7/24/01 Open DS

self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain

07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1

08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.6 lbs!

09/24/01 BMI 55.8 367.1 -48.0 lbs! -37.75 inches

10/24/01 BMI 52.6 346.0 -69.1 lbs!

11/14/01 BMI 50.8 334.0 -81.1lbs! -66 inches

My profile:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=E982002956

My websites:

www.wls4aj.homestead.com

www.wlsbellingham.homestead.com

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/14/2001 12:13:01 PM Pacific Standard Time,

mmanero@... writes:

> How exactly are you defining plateau here? You are just melting away and

> some of us slower losers are getting jealous. I need a plateau like yours!

>

Well my plateau was for a week, about 7 days that I was going up and down the

same four pounds. First time thats happened although I only recently started

weighing daily..I used to go every 2 weeks. Then on the 10th I dropped a

couple lbs and then today another .....I think I'm losing slow..LOL I guess

we all get caught up in the euphoria from the rapid losses! I ate more fat

the past few days and I think that helped me speed things up..!!!

~*~ AJ ~*~

Age 37 5'8'' Post op 7/24/01 Open DS

self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain

07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1

08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.6 lbs!

09/24/01 BMI 55.8 367.1 -48.0 lbs! -37.75 inches

10/24/01 BMI 52.6 346.0 -69.1 lbs!

11/14/01 BMI 50.8 334.0 -81.1lbs! -66 inches

My profile:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=E982002956

My websites:

www.wls4aj.homestead.com

www.wlsbellingham.homestead.com

[Guest guest]

I am joining Curves this week. I have friends that go and really enjoy it.

I can live with 30 minutes a couple of time a week.

in KC

Re: exercise

I hate to exercise--but I am thinking of doing this " Curves " for

women program. They are small little workout areas that are cropping

up. Has anyone been to one? I am going to check one out next week

and see if it is something I can handle. I just want to tone and

firm as I lose.

Pammi

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[Guest guest]

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From: lookn2bthin@...

AJ,

Wahoo! You're doing sooooo good. Congratulations.

ann

11/14/01 BMI 50.8 334.0 -81.1 lbs! -66.0 inches

My profile:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=E982002956

My website:

www.wls4aj.homestead.com

[Guest guest]

> I am joining Curves this week. I have friends that go and really

enjoy it.

> I can live with 30 minutes a couple of time a week.

>

> in KC

>

How much does Curves cost?

Pammi

[Guest guest]

It is usually $69 to join. They will tell you $149 (ask for the discount)

and $29 per month plus tax. They can do a direct debit from your checking

account and then you can use any Curves, even on vacation and such.

M. in KC

Re: exercise

> I am joining Curves this week. I have friends that go and really

enjoy it.

> I can live with 30 minutes a couple of time a week.

>

> in KC

>

How much does Curves cost?

Pammi

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[Guest guest]

Once seen on a sign in a roadside store:

I'M PUSHING FIFTY--ISN'T THAT EXERCISE ENOUGH?

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[Guest guest]

AJ,

How exactly are you defining plateau here? You are just melting away and

some of us slower losers are getting jealous. I need a plateau like yours!

M in KC

Re: Re: exercise

In a message dated 11/14/2001 10:35:37 AM Pacific Standard Time,

dwkteach@... writes:

> I saw it! Your stats changed again.

Yes...Finally the last two days or so I've started losing again...I've been

on a plateau!!! I try not to let it stess me out..but I told Mike last

night...THANK GOD...I was beginning to worry even though I know its

normal..LOL

~*~ AJ ~*~

Age 37 5'8'' Post op 7/24/01 Open DS

self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain

07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1

08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.6 lbs!

09/24/01 BMI 55.8 367.1 -48.0 lbs! -37.75 inches

10/24/01 BMI 52.6 346.0 -69.1 lbs!

11/14/01 BMI 50.8 334.0 -81.1lbs! -66 inches

My profile:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=E982002956

My websites:

www.wls4aj.homestead.com

www.wlsbellingham.homestead.com

[Guest guest]

I was going up and down the

same four pounds. >>>>>>>

that seems to be the norm for us DSers.....I know I have lost, regained and

lost again plus more all thru the journey!

Judie

[Guest guest]

So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long?

how often? is anyone not exercising and maintaining

or continuing to lose? Trying to jog is getting

discouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,

either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday, that

went pretty well.

C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I need

inspiration.

Thanks,

Laurie

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