Question:
Are there any others wheelchair bound, or otherwise unable to get proper exercise?

I am concerned how my disability and inability to get proper exercise will affect weight loss after WLS. I am post-polio, and have generalized arthritis. I cannot swim so water aerobics is out, as is walking. Any others out there with limitations? I would love to hear how you did. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks for any advice!    — Beverly A. (posted on September 9, 2000)

September 9, 2000
Because I am so very arthritic and so prone to migraine and nausea, I did not do any "organized" exercise. I'm a busy person and not a couch potato, so I get around, but I don't do repetitive exercise. I have Raynaud's, so as much as I love swimming, the local pools are too cold for me. I have used my particular type of surgery and post-op nutrition plan to maintain my goal wt for many years now.
   — vitalady

September 9, 2000
Hi...just want to make a suggestion :) There is a excercise video that is for physically challenged ppl called "Chair Dancing". You can purchase this from Amazon.com or the website is http://www.chairdancing.com/ Hope this helps.
   — TJSmith

September 9, 2000
About pools being too cold...I go to our local YMCA and we have a heated pool and a regular pool.
   — TJSmith