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1) Do you do any traditional cardio? (By this I mean something other than “lift weights quickly.”) Yes 4-6 times a week 2) If you do not do cardio, why not? 3) If you do cardio, why do you do it and do you like it or just tolerate it? I like it, also for heart health 4) If you do cardio, what kind do you do and how often…

I would really recommend a physical therapist to start out with. You will have restrictions from both surgeries, but there are gentle yoga type moves, and low impact aerobics,which can be done in a chair, once you have the ok check out your Ymca for a program called Enhance fitness, or they have several Active Older Adult…

I am curious how you feel about your gastric sleeve? I have to have an para esophageal hernia repaired, and they suggested having a "sleeve" done with it, but I don't think its what I want to do, I just want the repair. But would be curious how you feel about yours. Since if they pressure me alot, I may end up with it, but…

I totally agree with that, I use my android most of the time, and its not easy to access the groups. but I do try to comment when I use the computer.

Well I would buy one good bra it will last you about 3 sizes with the band change. I spent about 65 I think on one of the new jockey bras. Its amazing how much a difference it makes. I save it for days when I'm not working out and use my old Olga bra's then. Even those are mid 30 ish range. It makes such a difference you…

Keep working at it. One thing I would recommend is a body media device. It helps you keep pretty accurate track of what you are really doing, combined with MFP. Its probably the best device out there, my family doc gave me one, and I didn't take it too seriously at first. Now i use it non stop, and when I travel, i find it…

Exercise plays a huge component in making your body look defined. You can go to your local gym or go to the Ymca they have great trainers, and lots of variety of classes. Look into Barre classes, they are great for all over toning. Working with weights, doing old fashioned crunches and don't forget your arms and legs . We…

That's so awesome! Doing for the l long haul is always so tough.:smile:

Great job!

Just a little intro...Well I'm new to this group and mfp. Reading through this thread has been delightful. I'm on my 2nd weekof mfp my short term goal is to loose 20 lbs before December so that I can have surgery on a paraesophageal hernia. My surgeon recommended this or to him the easier option to have bariatric surgery…