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How do I maintain my weight whilst resting?
By Belle33 on 14 Oct 2011
I am day 3 post op and I am already struggling with the fact that I can't exercise for a few weeks. I am usually quite active and jog regularly and watch what I eat but now that I must rest rest rest, I have found myself eating comfort food whilst watching dvd's. I am barely on my feet (following doctors orders) and I am finding I already have a little pop belly. Now this is probably a no-brainer, and simple answer is, eat well and perhaps regularly go for little walks around the house, but any advice would be fab. Thanks :-)
Belle how has your weight issue played out now that you're a few months post-op?
This is one of my biggest concerns, as I just lost a lot of weight with diet and exercise in the fall. I'm getting them done in a week and worried about the break in regular workouts. Not to mention sitting at home leads to snacking... And just like you I will be starting my period a day or two after surgery, which is totally AWESOME! :/
How soon did you get back to more than just walking?
I totally understand your worry. I definitely put on a couple of kilo's with not being able to exercise and snacking. The snacking is unavoidable due to boredom! But once I was able to exercise again, I think I dropped some weight although I am definitely not as trim as I was before the op. I think now that I have boobs, I am not so worried about looking out of proportion if that makes sense. But in saying that, I am trying to get back to what I was before, especially the belly area :) I dont think you have too much to worry about though... just go with it and know that once after your op, you will feel amazing and you will be able to resume exercise in no time! I have my 3 month check up tomorrow, time has flown!!!
All the best with everything. Would love to hear how it went
I totally understand your worry. I definitely put on a couple of kilo's with not being able to exercise and snacking. The snacking is unavoidable due to boredom! But once I was able to exercise again, I think I dropped some weight although I am definitely not as trim as I was before the op. I think now that I have boobs, I am not so worried about looking out of proportion if that makes sense. But in saying that, I am trying to get back to what I was before, especially the belly area :) I dont think you have too much to worry about though... just go with it and know that once after your op, you will feel amazing and you will be able to resume exercise in no time! I have my 3 month check up tomorrow, time has flown!!!
All the best with everything. Would love to hear how it went
Well it so happens that it my pop belly was actually "time of the month" belly which I got the next day after surgery. Bad timing and the last thing I needed!! But all good now. I mean I hate that I can't go jogging but I need to eat well which I'm not really doing right now. We all know how to eat well, it really is a no brainer, but it's a matter of just doing it. That's awesome you can hit the gym soon... lucky girl. I'm 2 weeks post op and have my next PS appointment next week. But I am pretty sure I cant go jogging until 6 weeks post op. :( Oh well....