Newbie with workout/injury question

Sulai22
Sulai22 Posts: 5
edited September 19 in Fitness and Exercise
New here (my real name is Chris) and hoping to make myfitnessplan part of my life.
My challenge is to get back into health/fit shape after a year of stress and injury.

Currently I am wearing a cast on left hand after reconstructive hand surgery. I can't do much of anything with that arm/hand. Have at least 12 days left and then into a splint but more mobile.

Tried walking for exercise (and to get out of house!) but hand gets so swollen with a lot of movement.

Has anyone else been in similar situation? Should I just "wait" it out until cast free and see what doc recommends (obviously no heavy weights for a bit)?
Thanks for advice!

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  • Sulai22
    Sulai22 Posts: 5
    New here (my real name is Chris) and hoping to make myfitnessplan part of my life.
    My challenge is to get back into health/fit shape after a year of stress and injury.

    Currently I am wearing a cast on left hand after reconstructive hand surgery. I can't do much of anything with that arm/hand. Have at least 12 days left and then into a splint but more mobile.

    Tried walking for exercise (and to get out of house!) but hand gets so swollen with a lot of movement.

    Has anyone else been in similar situation? Should I just "wait" it out until cast free and see what doc recommends (obviously no heavy weights for a bit)?
    Thanks for advice!
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    Elevate your cast hand while walking. It will give your arm a workout and it will prevent it from getting swollen.
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