Question:
does anyone know exercises that can be done sitting down that will help after gastric
i have oa in both knees, diabetes, fibro, heart dz, sleep apnes, GERD, pulmonary hypertension, HBP, chf..I fell 2 yrs ago and broke my ankle (i was to have WLS then) after 4 surgeries they are finally giving me green light for gastric bypass..I hope the weight loss helps the ankle bcuz it gives me fits and hurts like crazy....problem will what exercising I will be able to do since can take only couple steps before I have to sit because of the ankle pain & i have to wear a brace on ankle & leg — 2bethinatlast (posted on March 19, 2009)
March 19, 2009
Dear Linda... this question is of great interest to me, also....as I not
only have severe (bone on bone) osteo-arthritis in both knees, I also have
it in my lower back, along with spinal stenosis, which is a narrowing of
the spinal canal that puts pressure of the spinal cord and causes severe
pain when walking and standing. I spoke to my surgeon, and explained the
problems to him, and also to my back doctor... and they both agreed that
losing the weight will be immensely helpful in pain control. Otherwise, I
found that I am very comfortable on my exercise bike, going at a moderate
speed for 10 minutes or so 3 times per day. I don't know if your ankle
could tolerate that.... but you might give it a try.
— Erica Alikchihoo
March 19, 2009
Hi Linda. I am sorry to hear about your joint pain. I, too, suffer from
osteo, rhematoid and fibro..I have bone on bone in both kneeds, one ankle,
shoulder, on and on...And like the previous respondent, am unable to walk
for any distance and can stand about 3 min before the pain from back
(degenerative disc disease) kicks in. I do water exercise. I am almost
90% pain free in the water. I do water jogging and aerobics and then even
use bands (for weight resistance) all under the water. Good luck on your
journey and feel free to contact me for more info and to keep me up on your
progress. I am entering my pre-op stage for lap band...getting nervous
over here in Chicago! :)
— moneteyes
March 19, 2009
I also have oa knees, lower back problems, and joint issues from hips down.
I do water exercise 3 days a week at the local YMCA. They have several
classes and if you need it offer a scholarship to help with costs. Many
local fitness clubs offer the classes also.
— ntssmith
March 19, 2009
YOU CAN GET DVD FOR CHAIR AIROBICS. THESE ARE EXERCISES DONE WHILE SITTING
. YOU STILL GET A GOOD CARDIO WORKOUT.I USE THEM BECAUSE I HAVE PLANTAR
FACIITUS AND CANT PUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON MY FEET.
— cecilie
March 20, 2009
I learned about "chair exercises" in my wt loss surgery education
classes. These are on DVD, available almost anywhere at affordable
prices--or you can rent them. These are performed on a straight back chair,
and are either used with no weights at all, or with common household canned
goods or small inexpensive wts. Our class tried these, and believe it or
not, you can begin to work up a sweat in less than 10 minutes, and get
cardio benefits. These are designed for those patients with mobility
issues, or the geriatric with balance issues. You can also do water
aerobics at the local YWCA or YMCA for a miminal fee. One woman in one of
my support group started doing water aerobics at the YWCA several months
prior to surgery. She exercises in a warm saltwater pool. She claims she
can work up a sweat easily in the pool. She lost about 80 pounds in the 5
months or so prior to her recent RNY. Either of these will benefit you.
Dave
— Dave Chambers
March 20, 2009
This site is SO great for ppl helping ppl...and you've gotten some great
suggestions. I am sorry for all you are dealing with and hope the weight
loss surgery truly improves your life. I am still in the researching
process myself. I just wanted to add the suggestions that you might
consider working with a physiotherapist and consult a personal trainer. I
have arthiritis in both knees, have ripped ankle ligaments and need braces
when I work out and my shoulder rotator cuffs are bone-on-bone from
multiple dislocations, also I have chronic back and neck pain from injuries
from a car accident years ago. The very best treatments I have found come
from working through my physiotherapist who also work with a chiropractor,
massage therapist and pool therapist. The physiotherapist alone has been
fabulous as he does about 5 different kinds of treatments (electrical
muscle stimulation, ultrsound, manipulation, pressure points etc) as well
as teaching me tailored strengthening and mobility exercises. The
exercises the give me are ones I can continue myself after my insured
annual allowance for physio coverage ends, plus I can fall back on them as
soon as flare ups start again. It has made a HUGE difference in my knee
pain in the first few months of treatment. The other problems I have been
treating on and off for years and when it gets bad I always go back to
physio for a few months and things improve so much. Just know that not all
physiotherapists are equal, make sure you compare extent of services to
make sure you are getting the best range and level of services you can if
you do go to a physiotherapist.
— CinnSareLee
March 20, 2009
I also have terrible knees. They will be replaced when the weight is down.
There are a set of work outs called sit and be fit. Also there is a
bariatric workout that is for different levels. I've got it myself.
there's only one area you would have to skip. The work out is called
weigh2win. Best of luck!
— Julzizhr
March 20, 2009
I had some of your comorbids and walked with a cane because my knees were
so painful! I also have degenerative disk disease in my spine. Narcotics
were the only thing that helped my knees. Anything else barely even took
the edge off the pain...Even when sitting or sleeping the pain kept me
awake. After surgery...the hospital gave some derned good drugs! LOL I
was walking all over the hospital with my IV stand as my cane! LOL Then a
month of more good drugs came home with me...By the end of that month, and
the end of my prescript for oxycodin...I felt at least 50 % better. I lost
about 40 lbs the first month...By 3 months I had so little pain and began
exercise in the pool to help with my neck and knees...I started slowly,
just treading water and keeping my body moving and did what I could...The
more weight I lost, the more pain left my knees...the diabetes and gerd
were instantly gone in days after surgery...By a year...I had ZERO
pain...maybe a few aches on rainy days. At 5 years...the arthritis in my
knees is only a memory of what it used to be like 150 lbs heavier...I have
no pain...I did have to go for 2 mos PT and have deep heat ultrasound
treatments on my neck and shoulders at about two years PO...Since then no
pain anywhere. I bought pilates DVDs and did the floor exercises and some
Yoga later on good knee days! Now I do Yoga all the time...I
swim...run...play...You'd never even know I was such a mess 5 years ago!
WATER!!!!...find a way to get in the water and work out! My knees felt the
water resistance, for certain, but it was far friendlier than trying to
walk or hop or put all my weight on them! I literally melted away in the
water with minimal pain! And floor exercises the days I couldn't get to the
pool...Simple hand weights and stretching whenever I was sitting...I kept
my weights by the couch! As the weight comes off you will find it easier
and easier to move about!
— .Anita R.
March 20, 2009
I have many of the same health issues that you do. I can hardly ride a
stationary bike because of the pain, and have difficulty walking, however
every day it gets better. Check your local PBS stations, my PBS station
carries "Sit And Be Fit", and it's free.
You might want to tape the segments for future viewing. God Bless You
Abundantly, Kathie
— KathieV
March 21, 2009
Sparkpeople has a great video with resistance band used while sitting. I
did it regularly I have a bad knee.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=720
— Donna O.
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