Hi, my name is Susan. I have just very recently begun to workout regularly - and I have found that I really enjoy it. On January 20, 2009, I had gastric bypass surgery. I have lost 41 pounds since then. I started the day of surgery walking. I have gradually increased to 50 minutes a day (ok maybe 6 days a week - like does get in the way at times). I also do the weight machines like three days a week and swim two or three times a week. My husband also had the surgery on the same day. He is not quite as into the working out as I am. We have three kids and the oldest (13 years) and youngest (almost 4 years) are really getting into working out with me. I just finished my walk tonight and decided to search out other people and that way when I have questions, I have a group to go to. I am looking forward to asking my hundreds of questions to those of you who know your stuff.
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and welcome.with the surgery, there are lots of food rules to follow. for example - no sugar and very low to no carbs. also very little fat. chicken, tuna, turkey are ok. each week from the surgery i have been able to add a little bit a new food types. for two weeks after the surgery - i had no food - only liquids. lots of protein shakes. I started at 322, and my goal is 160. I would love to be half the woman I was last Christmas (2008) by this Christmas (2009). My surgeon says that as long as I continue working out and eating the way i am now, it is a realisitic goal.
Michelley85
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Wow... It's amazing what that surgery does.
I just saw the mother of one of my girlfriend's, she had a bypass done last summer. I was amazed when I saw her, a whole new person, super tiny!! She is half of what she was.
So good luck to you and your husband on your journey!
I just saw the mother of one of my girlfriend's, she had a bypass done last summer. I was amazed when I saw her, a whole new person, super tiny!! She is half of what she was.
So good luck to you and your husband on your journey!