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08-10-2008, 02:58 AM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hawaii
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Weight Statistics July 14, 2008 Surgery Date:
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111 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
119 lb Weight Loss:
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51.7391304348 % % Lost:
July 14, 2009 Goal Date:
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21.6758333333 BMI Current:
25.3861111111 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Aloha everyone,
I'm 3rd week post-op..and I feel fatigued daily. when do I start my exercise regime. I walk daily...but my friend (who went through G.B) told me to combat fatigue....cardio. Somehow, I cannot imagine exercising ...with the way that I feel. Yesterday, I swallowed too quickly and heaved...so I now am kind of scared to eat anything. So...I'm weaker. Any advice...friends?
kawahine 
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08-10-2008, 03:01 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ
Posts: 2,178
Weight Statistics January 1, 2008 Start Date:
January 11, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
145 lb Current Weight:
149 lb Goal Weight:
194 lb Weight Loss:
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57.2271386431 % % Lost:
July 4, 2009 FIREWORKS, BABY! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index53.0891067053 BMI Start:
22.7077300067 BMI Current:
23.3341501448 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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It is very normal to feel fatigued for months after surgery. Your body just went through a big change! As far as cardio goes- check with your doc, and if he/she gives it a go start slow and work your way up.
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08-10-2008, 03:14 AM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 111
Weight Statistics July 14, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' "
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
111 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
119 lb Weight Loss:
-19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
51.7391304348 % % Lost:
July 14, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.9138888889 BMI Start:
21.6758333333 BMI Current:
25.3861111111 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
| Thanks
Thank you...it helps to know that what I'm experiencing is a norm.
kawahine
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08-10-2008, 04:06 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 5,162
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
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287 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.3867595819 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.8342151675 BMI Start:
26.7455278408 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
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Def agree with KB. Your surgeon will let you know when it is time to step it up. I had to wait about 7 weeks before I could do anything but walk. Good Luck.
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08-10-2008, 05:07 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
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Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
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175 lb Current Weight:
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96 lb Weight Loss:
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35.4243542435 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index43.7357667585 BMI Start:
28.2426538108 BMI Current:
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Welcome! Everyone reacts differently ~ this surgery knocked me on my butt for awhile! I had a hysterectomy in July 06 and recovered much quicker from that with abd incision than with this lapro procedure. Focus on your liquids, protein, staying hydrated, and lots of TLC. Any exercise is good ~ I started with walking, literally few hundred feet and back, very slowly and progressed a few extra steps daily. During your recovery, it's good to do multiple small walks every little bit (rather than 1-2 longer walks) so you keep your circulation healthy (keep your water with you, esp this time of year). This is a good time to really pamper yourself ~ take naps, think of the food you are able to consume as healthy fuel for your body to recover and then, as the weight starts coming off, thrive! You'll be amazed at the change in relationship you'll have with food  Congrats on joining the loser's bench ~ glad you found us~~~
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08-10-2008, 02:13 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California
Posts: 375
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07/08/08 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
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235 lb Start Weight:
147 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
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Body Mass Index40.3332519531 BMI Start:
25.2297363281 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
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I posted a week or so ago about being exhausted and week, and I was about 3 weeks post-op at the time. It's totally normal, and it WILL get better. Listen to your doc, and your body. Cardio does give me energy, but if I'm too tired to haul my butt to the gym, I don't beat myself up. Just walking short distances is good for us. Hang in there--I promise your energy level will increase!!
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08-10-2008, 04:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA
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133 lb Weight Loss:
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25.5415224913 BMI Current:
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Take it EASY!
My surgeon said no gym until after 4 weeks (week5). Your surgeon may say otherwise.
I was expected to walk 1 mile/day, but at week 3-4 I was also down for the count.
My change that seemed to help was I did not start taking supplements until after breakfast. My system did not like calcium on an empty stomach. I now don't even start supplements until about 11AM.
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1.10.10 Still at goal. Using Weight Watchers guideline which is: JOURNAL YOUR FOOD AND MOVEMENT FOR SUCCESS! 
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08-10-2008, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
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august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
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162 lb Weight Loss:
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25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
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welcome!! you are going to feel this way, you are still early out!! but i do agree that the cardio does help with this!! be sure to check with your surgeon when you can start this, good luck!!
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08-10-2008, 09:33 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mira Loma, CA 91752
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Your surgery date is very recent. You can expect to feel fatigued for the next 3-4 months, and that is quite normal. Your body is in a "starvation mode" after surgery. Your body needs time to adjust, and you need to establish an eating and hydration routine. Exercise helps too, believe it or not. You need to do some form of exercise daily, walking is fine. I attend 3 support meetings per month and fatigue is oftened mentioned. Many think they can have this surgery and go back to work in a week. These working people normally take a full 6 weeks off of work, some only 4 weeks. And they are really tired at the end of each day with sedimentary jobs. If you have any type of heavily active job, I would take as much time as possible, possibly returning on a half day schedule for a while, if at all possible. DAVE
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08-10-2008, 11:53 PM
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#10 (permalink)
| | Big Loser
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hawaii
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Weight Statistics July 14, 2008 Surgery Date:
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119 lb Weight Loss:
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51.7391304348 % % Lost:
July 14, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.9138888889 BMI Start:
21.6758333333 BMI Current:
25.3861111111 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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(((((Hugs and kisses to you all ))))) I am normal...yes this will help me be alittle more patient with myself !!! Thank you
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