What else can I do?

elisejerry

I had back surgery (replaced 2 disc in lumbar) on Dec 27,2008. I am doing great, but I really can not exercise. I am walking 2 miles a day, but it is slow. I can not bend, lift anything over 10 lbs., sit for more than 20 minutes, or swat. I was wondering if anyone else had any ideas on anything else I could do. I am very limited to what the doctor says I can do, but he said I needed to lose some weight. Any sugestions will be wonderful. Thanks

elisejerry

I had back surgery (replaced 2 disc in lumbar) on Dec 27,2008. I am doing great, but I really can not exercise. I am walking 2 miles a day, but it is slow. I can not bend, lift anything over 10 lbs., sit for more than 20 minutes, or swat. I was wondering if anyone else had any ideas on anything else I could do. I am very limited to what the doctor says I can do, but he said I needed to lose some weight. Any sugestions will be wonderful. Thanks

annhjk

can you go swim at a pool? Water aerobics? water walking? what about a slow eliptical? I guess I don't know if you have access to any of that or not.

LindaGoGirl

agree with the water exercise. great without any impact to your joints... check with doctor first.
the YMCA or YWCA usually offers low-cost water walking or water aerobics.

good luck.
LindaGoGirl

jtintx

If your Dr. okays it I would suggest walking uphill (or treadmill incline). That will burn quite a few more calories than walking on a level surface. Also, you might want to carry some 2.5 hand weights in each hand...again, if your Dr. approves.

elisejerry

Thank ya'll for the suggestions. I never thought about swimming, or carrying some weights. We have a gym at the hospital that has a pool in it. I'm going to call my doctor and see what he says about that. :flowerforyou: