Backpacking??

Anybody done that since surgery? Trying to figure out if I am in good enough shape to carry a pack (40-50 pounds) and do long hikes in warm weather....any one else done that yet? Any suggestions?

deb366

Dear Deb, my suggestion is, talk to your surgeon.

I'm doing it next month too- you should be fine! You can do it!!!!

I am thinking of going for it, and taking my vits, extra water and protein bars and nuts...not sure if the bars will hold up in the heat....they will be messy for sure.

I have been able to do lots of other things...I think I have generally good endurance...so I am seriously thinking about it....now to find the money!

deb366

My weight loss center has put together a couple hiking trips up mountains. I never went but I heard everyone did great! Not sure what they carried as far as equipment but Im sure they had something!

You can now do anything you put your mind too.. Other than eat sugar.

Hey, I can eat sugar....just isn't a good plan. It tends to make me feel really sleepy though...

deb366

Ahh.. But you SHOULDN'T eat sugar.. White rice, white flour, or white sugar..

I do understand that.....And I am generally good, not perfect....just generally good

deb366

Hell neither am I.. Who is? Pretzels call my name...