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Spinal fusion and weight loss

lmaloney9
lmaloney9 Posts: 1 Member
edited February 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Please join my newly created group Spinal Fusion. I had spinal fusion S3-S5 last year and I no longer have back pain. But I do have foot pain especially walking and then after walking. I ride a bike outdoors and indoors (Peloton). This lack of walking much and not changing my caloric intake has caused me to not lose weight and hold on to the 40 pounds I gain while suffering with severe back pain and was mostly stuff on my couch. It's my goal to lose 40 pounds. Please join me if you are struggling too.

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  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,281 Member
    Just wanted to say you got this! I had L4-S1 fused 13 years ago. I got to my largest after that fusion and quitting smoking for it, it took me a long time to get my act together but I eventually started walking in water and using the recumbent bike I'd bought after surgery. Yoga and strength training help a lot too, keep those hip flexors loose, it helps a lot with walking/taking steps.
  • AK121730
    AK121730 Posts: 41 Member
    Hey Everyone,
    4 weeks out of lumbar fusion and missing my daily intense workouts as I follow the Docs recovery orders. So why not read about everyone else’s intense workouts until I can get back at it.
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