Looking for friends with mobility issues like me

creativesoul1
creativesoul1 Posts: 1
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Hi
I am in my 60's and have just joined. I use to be very active , but since an injury I am limited to what exercises I can do. Which means I walk slowly in the mall or walk in the pool. I am looking for people in similar situations who can give me tips on what has worked for them and would love to have some new friends added for support..

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  • donyellemoniquex3
    donyellemoniquex3 Posts: 2,384 Member
    As a daughter who's parents have mobility issues, I understand.

    My mom is / was an RN who had back surgery (kicked to the wall by a patient), brain surgery (double aneurysm), dementia, depression (both caused by the surgery), social anxiety, and 2 heart valve replacements. She's also had her fair share of heart attacks, psychotic episodes and strokes.

    My dad was a machinist who in the 80's was hit by a local cops son and my dad was called dead twice. He has TBI, lung cancer and bouts of cellulitis and pneumonia

    Both are known to have seizures (though they're not epileptic). Neither of them can stand or sit for an extended period of time and they get winded just walking up the stairs or to the mailbox at the end of the driveway.
  • emmabakercooke
    emmabakercooke Posts: 37
    Hi, Im Emma.
    I am also looking for support and advice for weightloss with mobility issues.
    Im 32, and in a wheelchair with very resticted mobility after birth complications.
    I'd love to chat and share with anyone, especially in the same boat!
    feel free to add me
    xxxx
  • dania201
    dania201 Posts: 48 Member
    I guess I'm bumping this thread! A friend of mine pointed out that this was here and I thought I'd introduce myself.

    I'm Dani, 34 years old and I work from home. The main reason I joined MFP is that I do tend to overeat and as a result I've gained a lot of weight over the years. In the last 12 years I've put on somewhere near 400lbs. (Yeek, looks terrible typing it lol). Now I'm not the type to think that just because I'm no longer the soccer star I used to be that I'm somehow a worthless person.

    However, my weight being over 650lbs right now means that I've been having a harder and harder time in regards to mobility. Which makes it HARDER to lose weight. Yes, you burn more calories when you move, but if you can barely do that, what does it matter?? I can do okay with the bariatric wheelchair but the scooters seem to wear out quickly. I can do a rollator to the commode (sometimes all the way to the real bathroom if I'm feeling agile), but generally that is winding me right now. I can do several steps on my own if we need to go out--that way I can get in/out of the car/wheelchair. (Not easy, but I can still do it.)

    So, given where I'm at right now, I am looking for a group of people who are also struggling with mobility and might be able to chime in with advice, thoughts, etc?
  • XX_Miss_RoseMary_XX
    XX_Miss_RoseMary_XX Posts: 274 Member
    I dont have any issues (we are mfp friends already anyway!)

    I thought id try and help though. If you can get to a pool that is a great source for people with issues. I used to take a parapalegic to seim. Your body doesnt feel as heavy so its easier to do activities like walk.

    Maintain your déficit. You are doing great. As the weight comes off it will be easier.

    Keep it up girl :)
  • dania201
    dania201 Posts: 48 Member
    That's good advice, hun. Fat people float! Being in a pool is very freeing when you're supersized. The key is figuring out how to get to a pool with privacy, getting a swimsuit, and planning the logistics of getting in an out..
  • socalkay
    socalkay Posts: 746 Member
    Hi CreativeSoul -

    I am limited in my activities as well. I bought a semi-recumbent stationary bike and use that regularly. I'm trying some videos but don't have any that really work well for me. I'm just starting a biking exercise video to up the workout a bit. I think that is going to help.

    Pool is great exercise. I wish I could go to a pool! I did do physical therapy in pools after two back surgeries some years ago and it was very beneficial to healing. I also took a pool exercise class after I recovered and loved that! Walking is another great way to get exercise.

    You could look into Yoga - often, community centers offer yoga classes.

    Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • SanteMulberry
    SanteMulberry Posts: 3,202 Member
    That's good advice, hun. Fat people float! Being in a pool is very freeing when you're supersized. The key is figuring out how to get to a pool with privacy, getting a swimsuit, and planning the logistics of getting in an out..

    Why not see if your local municipal pool will offer a class for super-sized people? I think our pool would because they are hooked up with our hospital here and offer water therapy in cooperation with the hospital. There are likely other people in your situation who could use some help getting there--maybe you could get your city to hire a handicapped bus for you. As for the swim suit--you could likely wear a black t-shirt and some cutoff slacks. There are some people who wear that kind of thing at our pool.

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