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6 Exercises to Stay Fit after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
After successfully undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery in Perth, you are now ready to begin a new chapter. This new chapter is characterized by a healthy diet, regular exercises, and workout. Sticking to healthy living not only keeps your weight in check but also helps improve your overall health. Your exercise routine will depend on your fitness level prior to weight loss surgery. Post Roux-en-Y surgery, your trainer will introduce you to a variety of exercises that you need to perform regularly. Gradually they will add challenging exercises to your exercise routine to help improve your strength and stamina. This blog post lists six exercises you must follow post bariatric surgery regardless of the time that has passed.
1. Sitting Exercises
In the first couple weeks after surgery you should only focus on your recovery and only perform some low impact sitting exercises, such as arm rotations, leg lifts, and shoulder rolls. These exercises are not too strenuous and can be performed at anytime of the day. Practice them regularly to relax your shoulder, legs, and arms muscles.
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2. Walking
3. Cycling
Riding a bike is another excellent exercise for weight loss surgery patients, but should only be performed after you have built some strength and stamina. One month after surgery is the ideal time to start cycling. Start by exploring the neighborhood on a bicycle for about 30 minutes every day, 5 times in a week. The biggest benefit of cycling is that it is easy on the joints.
4. Water Aerobics
5. Squats and Lunges
After improving your stamina, it is time to improve your strength. Strength training is essential to maintain weight after bariatric surgery for strength exercises help burn more calories, improve balance, and build muscle. Consult your bariatric surgeon, and if you get a go ahead, begin strength training at least thrice a week. Start with squats and lunges for both are effective low impact strength training exercises that help build and strengthen leg muscles. Strong legs will enable you to complete longer endurance exercises without much efforts.
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6. Yoga
Final Few Words
A healthy life post Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery depends on how you change your lifestyle. A balanced diet and daily workout go a long way in maintaining your weight and overall fitness. That said, do not rush your lifestyle changes. Start out slow and let your body get accustomed to the changes. Bariatric surgeons at Perth Surgical & Bariatrics also assist patients by preparing their workout routines and diet plans to make sure they’re on the right path to recovery. If you face any challenges post Roux-en-Y Bypass surgery, feel free to get in touch with our bariatric surgeons by filling out our appointment form or simply call 0865581901.
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