When you are obese or morbidly obese it can be difficult to get started with a movement or exercise routine. Today we have Dr. Joe Greene on the show to talk about the best forms of exercise, and how to get started. He shares some research done about pre and post op movement, and how to prepare for your surgery and recovery. Tune in for some great tips to uncover the best types of movement for you!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [2:22] How did Dr. Joe Greene find a love for movement?

• [4:00] How Dr. Greene helps patients feel confident in their movement journey

• [6:15] What is the best exercise?

• [9:00] What should you do if you are feeling nervous to start getting movement in?

• [10:00] Should you wait until after surgery to start an exercise routine?

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Some of the best forms of exercise for people who struggle with obesity are cycling, swimming, and low impact exercises.

• The best exercise is the one that you enjoy doing because if you don’t enjoy doing it, you’re not going to do it. It has to be fun and engaging!

• Pre-operative movement actually helps people be in better condition for their surgery. The stronger you are with both physical conditioning and pulmonary conditioning, the better your recovery will be.

RESOURCES:

• Joseph Greene’s Instagram

• Joseph A. Greene’s YouTube

• Dr. Joe Greene’s Website

• BariNation Website

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BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Joe Greene is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Bariatric, Robotic, and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon. He completed his residency in general surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Following residency, he was accepted for fellowship in Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Dr. Greene currently serves as the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery and Section Chair of Bariatric Surgery at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. Dr. Greene performs a range of bariatric operations including Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB), Single Anastomosis Duodenal Ileostomy with Sleeve (SADI-S or Loop Duodenal Switch), as well as Revision and Conversion Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Greene has extensive training and experience on the Intuitive DaVinci Surgical System for both Bariatric and General surgical procedures. Dr. Greene is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and the American Medical Association (AMA). Dr. Greene has a passion for movement, which can be seen through his engagement with Peloton. He believes that all patients can move their bodies, and brings gentle accountability while bringing the bariatric world together.