Having Surgery - Need Help

Wendysworld13
Wendysworld13 Posts: 225 Member
edited September 27 in Fitness and Exercise
I am having my left hand operated on for a carpal tunnel release. My doctor wants me out of work for 2 weeks - fat chance of that happening. I figure I will just pretend I am single handed and do nothing with my hand (NOT MY dominant hand) as it recovers. I am out of pool classes til stitches come out (2 weeks). I need help - what can I do? I need to exercise so I don't rebound. I have been losing 1 - 2 pounds a week and this is the first time I have any real motivation to do anything. Walking will work, but I can't do too much cause it takes so much time to burn so few calories. HELP anyone??

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  • JennBennett410
    JennBennett410 Posts: 229
    I might be in a similar boat for my knee in a few weeks. I am going to try to watch my food intake and increase my water. I am also going to do as much as I can with what I can!
    GOOD LUCK!
  • Flyntiggr
    Flyntiggr Posts: 898 Member
    Bike? Can you borrow a stationary trainer from someone for a bit?
  • luppic8
    luppic8 Posts: 580 Member
    Treadmill, Elliptical or Cycling!
  • PediDocChicago
    PediDocChicago Posts: 26 Member
    recumbent bike would probably be safest. no stress on your hand or risk of falling on it, but still good workout. good luck. its only a few weeks, you need that hand!
  • sanura
    sanura Posts: 459 Member
    great suggestions so far, you can also do some strength training like lunges and squats, and some ab work.
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