Question:
WHAT IF YOU ARE LIMITED TO DO EXERCISE
IS THERE ANY OTHER WAYS TO DO OTHER ONES — pjcraft1956 (posted on June 30, 2008)
June 30, 2008
I am having knee problems and have chronic pain is shoulders
and feet. I have been able to work through it until this last week. I
believe any movement that you do contiguoisly (sp)
is great I move my arms you can use water bottles for weights. I lay in bed
and do what I can. I sit up and do what I can. Just move. Pool is also
great exercise and is the best. I know it is hard just move as much as you
can until the weight starts to come off it will get easier. I have my RYN
the 16th of July as of now I am just moving the best I can. I will keep you
in my prayers Tammi
— Tammi Sandoval
June 30, 2008
I don't know whether your difficulties with exercising stem from a
disability, weight problems, or other, so it is hard to know what advice to
give. I Andit did get easier.can tell you, though, that for someone who
hadn't exercised in who knows how long, I must seem like an exercising fool
now (but not to anyone who really exercises!). Even the initial loss or
weight (the first pounds off) made it easier for me. And it has gotten
progressively easier. I would not have thought that I could do more than a
mile on an elliptical or 3 miles on a stationary bike or lifted weights or
learned some of those machines at the gym. BUt I did, so I believe anyone
can, too. Even if you have disabilities that preclude certain types of
exercise, there are exercises for everyone. Good luck!
dana
— jujuprof
June 30, 2008
I had RNY because i needed to have both shoulders, rt knee and right hip
replaced. ( surgery was march 2004-still no surgery has been performed- not
because of weight, but fight with workers comp attys ) Consequently, since
i was mostly in a wheelchair when I left the house, and with the 4 inches
difference in leg length, and being 6'1", exercise was so terribly
difficult for me. I don't want to make anyone reading this who has
exercised their little hineys off to be upset over my answer ( AM so
jealous of everyone who can walk those 10k steps a day or go to the gym)
but I dropped 230 lbs doing the most exercise i could do. That was walk 2
tmes a day for 25 yards on my outside deck. When I had dropped maybe 100
lbs, and started driving my car again ( my walking didnt have anything to
do with my weight nor driving either) I would go to the grocery store, use
a shopping cart cause its easier to push it than to walk without it, I
would walk around the store for 30 minutes. No- I didnt always shop LOL, in
the summer, its air conditioned, in the cooler months, I would walk the
perimeter of the store parking lot, which is huge. I just made sure I
walked the 30 minutes, no matter how fast or slow. Thank heavens for an
understanding Stater Bro's staff. I had to increase caloric intake when I
walked, because I was burning fat. Many complain of exercising, but not
increasing their calories, works better- talk with your Nut and surgeon
about it. Hang in there, you will find what works best for you. I stopped
feeling terrible that I couldnt exercise my hiney off, when I did that,
everything fell into place nicely. Have kept off the 230 lbs becauise I
still am only allowed half cup food 3 tmes a day, havent cheated once which
really amazes me, but if not taking my vitamins is cheating, then guess I
am guilty- i forget them sometimes. i STILL weigh and measure my food even
though I can tell what half a cup is, was hard at first to go from my
regular post op diet, up until 6 months post op when our surgeon changed
things, and itwas half cup total food, not half cup of this or meat or half
cup of salad with the veges etc. I have to put meat, veges etc together in
that half cup, also not being allowed any more than 3 grams of sugar per
portion, and never going over that, I still dont know what sugar will do to
me. You will find your own way, while following your surgeons rules. Take
care and Go bless. Cindi -230# and holding 3.24.04 :)
— DollyDoodles
June 30, 2008
It depends on you limited abilities. if it's just because you're still
heavy and difficult to get around, then there are chair exercise routines.
You sit in a straight back chair and follow instructions on a DVD by a
trainer. I've actually tried these in my nutrition classes prior to RNY,
and you can actually work up a sweat with good exercises. You can either
rent or buy these chair exercise routine DVD's online or at local nutrional
health stores. Any form of exercise, done on regular basis is far better
than no exercise. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
June 30, 2008
You just have to find a wy to move your body...Movement equals
exercise...Anything is better than nothing. If you feel a "burn"
in your muscles, you are exercising. Take a couple of cans of soup or
bottles of water and just start lifting them...Take the long way whereever
you are going...If you sit often...Stand up and stretch several time a
day...or just lift your legs from a sitting position....A step at a
time...and you will get there...Water is the easiest on your back, knees
and joints, but is a great workout if you can find a pool or natural water
hole...(Just bring something that floats incase you get tired or muscle
cramps) I always have an inner tube or "boogey board" because I
am prone to leg cramps...
Good luck
— .Anita R.
July 1, 2008
I would suggest that you ask your doctor for a physical therapy or exercise
therapy consult. They can give you specific exercises to do based on your
current mobility and then as that improves the exercise can change until
you are comfortable doing regular exercise. I agree with the other comment
about getting into a pool. It is great exercise and will help build your
confidence. The rec center I belong to actually has classes in the pool
for people with limited mobility. So check out your local rec center or
pool.
— brindledanes
July 3, 2008
I have had very little exercise since I've had my RNy and am losing about
8-10 pounds per month steadily, even without exercise. You will definitely
lose weight after RNY, even without exercise.
— Gina S.
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