a little update with photos on my progress post surgery

[sasvermont]

I applaud your conviction about getting healthier. The surgery seems to have worked in many good ways for you. Great job! Stay with it and you will have a new life.

Running can be very tough on the joints. If you run on soft surfaces it is easier on them. If I were recommending an exercise less tough it would be walking (fast) and for long distances. It may take longer than a quick run, but it is less stressful to the body.

Your photos looks great and you look at least 10 years younger in your second photo.

Here's to a healthier life, girl!

[kittycats_delight]

I applaud your conviction about getting healthier. The surgery seems to have worked in many good ways for you. Great job! Stay with it and you will have a new life.

Running can be very tough on the joints. If you run on soft surfaces it is easier on them. If I were recommending an exercise less tough it would be walking (fast) and for long distances. It may take longer than a quick run, but it is less stressful to the body.

Your photos looks great and you look at least 10 years younger in your second photo.

Here's to a healthier life, girl!

I do active walking everyday. I walk anywhere from 5-10 km (3.2-6.4 miles)a day. I can do 3.2 miles in 40 minutes and all but a few minutes is fast. Hubby has a hard time keeping up when I walk fast and I am way shorter than him with a much shorter stride. I use a pedometer to make sure I get in atleast 30 minutes of active (fast) walking a day and to keep track of the calories I burn and the distance I walk. I talked to the doctor about running and he said it was ok. He said maybe a jog would be better than all out running and also it would be best if I did it in intervals so a few minutes jogging and then walk, few more minutes jogging then walk again and so on. I don't run on pavement. There are farmers fields behind my house and I do the old dirt roads so it is much easier on the joints. I don't think I will ever be a big time runner. I don't see me doing any marathons in my future. LOL I just want to give that extra boost to my metabolism to get it moving faster and help get the last of the weight off so I can maintain it for 6 months and then get my reconstructive surgeries.

Thanks for advice. It is much appreciated and thank you so much for the wonderful compliment. I was so worried I was going to look older not younger or even my age. I have always looked younger than my age so it is wonderful to hear.

[Alysser]

Wow, Michelle you look so beautiful!! Congratulations

[Randi]

Well done - and you look great! You know, it's more likely that the weight will stay off if you lose it slower, so don't worry about that.

I've heard that walking fast is as good, and in some cases better, than running. Keep it up!

[caseysmom]

I went for my physical today my bp and weight are worse than ever. My doctor scheduled me for the class for the lap band and I am hoping other options as well. If my bp isn't lower by next week I go on meds, it needs to be in check for surgery anyway.

I am really excited its time for me to do something. Michelle this is all from reading your thread!

[Asiel]

Congratulations on the weight loss---you look great. Keep up the good work, it's really worth it to stay healthy.

[kittycats_delight]

I went for my physical today my bp and weight are worse than ever. My doctor scheduled me for the class for the lap band and I am hoping other options as well. If my bp isn't lower by next week I go on meds, it needs to be in check for surgery anyway.

I am really excited its time for me to do something. Michelle this is all from reading your thread!

So proud of you. It is a hard and scary step to take but often a necessary one. You are doing a great thing for yourself and your health. I'm here for you if you have any questions or just want to let off some frustration or just talk. :-)