Exercise

By the fifth month post surgery we had a single aim. We wanted to start introducing some light dumbbell exercises like curls, gradually building up strength. This would be done by only using the dumbbell bar to begin, and then after a few days adding half a kilogram to the weight and continuing doing so…

Our target was to hit 15,000 steps per day within this month. We made it to 10,000 steps a day – our target last month. It was a major achievement for us. So now we want to hit 15,000 steps per day. The intent of this goal is our holiday happening on the 1st of…

The third month post-surgery primarily focuses on the building up of James’s stamina and increasing his daily steps. As James returned to work and had planned holidays on July 1st, this month was a real challenge not to overload the body in striving to reach and sustain 10,000 steps per day by the end. This…

By the second month after surgery, you should feel more comfortable and be better primed to gradually increase your activity level. It is still important to avoid heavy lifting or high-intensity workouts; however, more structured exercises can now be added to build up your strength and stamina. Light resistance exercises or bodyweight exercises can now…

In the first month following gastric sleeve surgery, your body is still beginning the recovery phase. It is very essential at this period to have very light exercises that will allow the body to heal well without developing any complications. From what we have gathered, it means that the use of weights or any heavy…