RE: A thank you and questions about exercise restriction post retinal detachment

[Guest guest]

Hi

First welcome to the group! Second about the eyes, don't do any heavy

lifting or exercise that has you bending over lots or jumping a lot like

aerobics. Try cycling on a stationary bicycle or walking out side or slowly

on a treadmill. Hope this helps.

Ruth

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of cyberhit1

Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 2:48 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: A thank you and questions about exercise

restriction post retinal detachment

First a thank you for all the " welcome " posts! They are much

appreciated.

Second, I have a question concerning exercise/physical restrictions

after retinal detachments. I know any information given is not a

substitute for direct care from a physician. Hoever I am interested

in any experience of folks on this board.

Searching the internet has proven to be almost an exercise in

futility. I find the extremes- people who have no restrictions and

those who can't seem to do anything or problmes occur. I take

information from the internet with a HUGE grain of salt as many times

extreme positions are rampant. (On every subject not just diabetes,

blindness, etc).

But please any responses would be great!

Chris

[Guest guest]

Hi

First welcome to the group! Second about the eyes, don't do any heavy

lifting or exercise that has you bending over lots or jumping a lot like

aerobics. Try cycling on a stationary bicycle or walking out side or slowly

on a treadmill. Hope this helps.

Ruth

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of cyberhit1

Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 2:48 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: A thank you and questions about exercise

restriction post retinal detachment

First a thank you for all the " welcome " posts! They are much

appreciated.

Second, I have a question concerning exercise/physical restrictions

after retinal detachments. I know any information given is not a

substitute for direct care from a physician. Hoever I am interested

in any experience of folks on this board.

Searching the internet has proven to be almost an exercise in

futility. I find the extremes- people who have no restrictions and

those who can't seem to do anything or problmes occur. I take

information from the internet with a HUGE grain of salt as many times

extreme positions are rampant. (On every subject not just diabetes,

blindness, etc).

But please any responses would be great!

Chris

[Guest guest]

Keeping in mind that I am *not* a physician but have had personal experience

with detached retinas I can tell you that some care should be taken for a

considerable time.

Avoid straining, bending over or stooping down. Anything which could cause

increased blood pressure in your head *could* cause an increased amount of

pressure to be placed on the underside of the retina thus causing a

possibility of detachment. With today's techniques this *could* be a very

remote possibility but, if it happens to you, it is a 100% chance. (LOL)

Also avoid any jars or blows to the body which could cause you to jerk your

head.

Perhaps this sounds a bit wimpy but it is far better to be safe rather than

sorry.

Cy, The Anasazi.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of cyberhit1

Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:48 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: A thank you and questions about exercise

restriction post retinal detachment

First a thank you for all the " welcome " posts! They are much

appreciated.

Second, I have a question concerning exercise/physical restrictions

after retinal detachments. I know any information given is not a

substitute for direct care from a physician. Hoever I am interested

in any experience of folks on this board.

Searching the internet has proven to be almost an exercise in

futility. I find the extremes- people who have no restrictions and

those who can't seem to do anything or problmes occur. I take

information from the internet with a HUGE grain of salt as many times

extreme positions are rampant. (On every subject not just diabetes,

blindness, etc).

But please any responses would be great!

Chris

[Guest guest]

Keeping in mind that I am *not* a physician but have had personal experience

with detached retinas I can tell you that some care should be taken for a

considerable time.

Avoid straining, bending over or stooping down. Anything which could cause

increased blood pressure in your head *could* cause an increased amount of

pressure to be placed on the underside of the retina thus causing a

possibility of detachment. With today's techniques this *could* be a very

remote possibility but, if it happens to you, it is a 100% chance. (LOL)

Also avoid any jars or blows to the body which could cause you to jerk your

head.

Perhaps this sounds a bit wimpy but it is far better to be safe rather than

sorry.

Cy, The Anasazi.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of cyberhit1

Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:48 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: A thank you and questions about exercise

restriction post retinal detachment

First a thank you for all the " welcome " posts! They are much

appreciated.

Second, I have a question concerning exercise/physical restrictions

after retinal detachments. I know any information given is not a

substitute for direct care from a physician. Hoever I am interested

in any experience of folks on this board.

Searching the internet has proven to be almost an exercise in

futility. I find the extremes- people who have no restrictions and

those who can't seem to do anything or problmes occur. I take

information from the internet with a HUGE grain of salt as many times

extreme positions are rampant. (On every subject not just diabetes,

blindness, etc).

But please any responses would be great!

Chris

[Guest guest]

Keeping in mind that I am *not* a physician but have had personal experience

with detached retinas I can tell you that some care should be taken for a

considerable time.

Avoid straining, bending over or stooping down. Anything which could cause

increased blood pressure in your head *could* cause an increased amount of

pressure to be placed on the underside of the retina thus causing a

possibility of detachment. With today's techniques this *could* be a very

remote possibility but, if it happens to you, it is a 100% chance. (LOL)

Also avoid any jars or blows to the body which could cause you to jerk your

head.

Perhaps this sounds a bit wimpy but it is far better to be safe rather than

sorry.

Cy, The Anasazi.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of cyberhit1

Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:48 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: A thank you and questions about exercise

restriction post retinal detachment

First a thank you for all the " welcome " posts! They are much

appreciated.

Second, I have a question concerning exercise/physical restrictions

after retinal detachments. I know any information given is not a

substitute for direct care from a physician. Hoever I am interested

in any experience of folks on this board.

Searching the internet has proven to be almost an exercise in

futility. I find the extremes- people who have no restrictions and

those who can't seem to do anything or problmes occur. I take

information from the internet with a HUGE grain of salt as many times

extreme positions are rampant. (On every subject not just diabetes,

blindness, etc).

But please any responses would be great!

Chris

[Guest guest]

An excellent form of exercise for people who cannot engage in aerobics or

any jumping/running is swimming. Swimming also doesn't require good vision!

This might be a good question to pose to your retinal specialist. I don't

have any experiences with retinal detachments, but some people have more

restrictions than others due to the type of detachment and/or treatment they

get. You don't want to risk further damage, but you also don't want to

restrict yourself needlessly, and your doctor would know best about your

situation.

Take care,

Jen

A thank you and questions about exercise

restriction post retinal detachment

First a thank you for all the " welcome " posts! They are much

appreciated.

Second, I have a question concerning exercise/physical restrictions

after retinal detachments. I know any information given is not a

substitute for direct care from a physician. Hoever I am interested

in any experience of folks on this board.

Searching the internet has proven to be almost an exercise in

futility. I find the extremes- people who have no restrictions and

those who can't seem to do anything or problmes occur. I take

information from the internet with a HUGE grain of salt as many times

extreme positions are rampant. (On every subject not just diabetes,

blindness, etc).

But please any responses would be great!

Chris

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[Guest guest]

An excellent form of exercise for people who cannot engage in aerobics or

any jumping/running is swimming. Swimming also doesn't require good vision!

This might be a good question to pose to your retinal specialist. I don't

have any experiences with retinal detachments, but some people have more

restrictions than others due to the type of detachment and/or treatment they

get. You don't want to risk further damage, but you also don't want to

restrict yourself needlessly, and your doctor would know best about your

situation.

Take care,

Jen

A thank you and questions about exercise

restriction post retinal detachment

First a thank you for all the " welcome " posts! They are much

appreciated.

Second, I have a question concerning exercise/physical restrictions

after retinal detachments. I know any information given is not a

substitute for direct care from a physician. Hoever I am interested

in any experience of folks on this board.

Searching the internet has proven to be almost an exercise in

futility. I find the extremes- people who have no restrictions and

those who can't seem to do anything or problmes occur. I take

information from the internet with a HUGE grain of salt as many times

extreme positions are rampant. (On every subject not just diabetes,

blindness, etc).

But please any responses would be great!

Chris

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

An excellent form of exercise for people who cannot engage in aerobics or

any jumping/running is swimming. Swimming also doesn't require good vision!

This might be a good question to pose to your retinal specialist. I don't

have any experiences with retinal detachments, but some people have more

restrictions than others due to the type of detachment and/or treatment they

get. You don't want to risk further damage, but you also don't want to

restrict yourself needlessly, and your doctor would know best about your

situation.

Take care,

Jen

A thank you and questions about exercise

restriction post retinal detachment

First a thank you for all the " welcome " posts! They are much

appreciated.

Second, I have a question concerning exercise/physical restrictions

after retinal detachments. I know any information given is not a

substitute for direct care from a physician. Hoever I am interested

in any experience of folks on this board.

Searching the internet has proven to be almost an exercise in

futility. I find the extremes- people who have no restrictions and

those who can't seem to do anything or problmes occur. I take

information from the internet with a HUGE grain of salt as many times

extreme positions are rampant. (On every subject not just diabetes,

blindness, etc).

But please any responses would be great!

Chris

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

HI

As some others have suggested, do not do anything to increase pressure on your

retinas! For my one eye at least, had I heeded such advice (which I don't

remember being given), I might have sight in that one eye today. I had just

come back from my 4th or 5th surgery, and was in recovery, and was stretched out

on our bed. I don't remember exactly what happened, but I believe I simply sat

up quickly, in a normal sense, as if to go do something, and just like that, a

leak had been sprung, and my vision began to disappear. The unfortunate rest of

this story is that, because my wife and I were so incredibly worn out from all

the laser treatments, as well as the 5 actual surgeries and all the follow up

visits (an hour and a half drive one way), when this happened, I simply waited.

Well, the week I waited proved to be enough time for my detached retina to die,

since it was without a supply of blood.

Anyway, all this to repeat, don't do any kind of bending, straining, lifting,

etc. I don't really know how long to recommend, but as I think Sy said, play it

safe, rather than end up being sorry. Wait a couple of months if you have to.

Dave

God doesn't hate sinners, just sin!

A thank you and questions about exercise

restriction post retinal detachment

First a thank you for all the " welcome " posts! They are much

appreciated.

Second, I have a question concerning exercise/physical restrictions

after retinal detachments. I know any information given is not a

substitute for direct care from a physician. Hoever I am interested

in any experience of folks on this board.

Searching the internet has proven to be almost an exercise in

futility. I find the extremes- people who have no restrictions and

those who can't seem to do anything or problmes occur. I take

information from the internet with a HUGE grain of salt as many times

extreme positions are rampant. (On every subject not just diabetes,

blindness, etc).

But please any responses would be great!

Chris

[Guest guest]

HI

As some others have suggested, do not do anything to increase pressure on your

retinas! For my one eye at least, had I heeded such advice (which I don't

remember being given), I might have sight in that one eye today. I had just

come back from my 4th or 5th surgery, and was in recovery, and was stretched out

on our bed. I don't remember exactly what happened, but I believe I simply sat

up quickly, in a normal sense, as if to go do something, and just like that, a

leak had been sprung, and my vision began to disappear. The unfortunate rest of

this story is that, because my wife and I were so incredibly worn out from all

the laser treatments, as well as the 5 actual surgeries and all the follow up

visits (an hour and a half drive one way), when this happened, I simply waited.

Well, the week I waited proved to be enough time for my detached retina to die,

since it was without a supply of blood.

Anyway, all this to repeat, don't do any kind of bending, straining, lifting,

etc. I don't really know how long to recommend, but as I think Sy said, play it

safe, rather than end up being sorry. Wait a couple of months if you have to.

Dave

God doesn't hate sinners, just sin!

A thank you and questions about exercise

restriction post retinal detachment

First a thank you for all the " welcome " posts! They are much

appreciated.

Second, I have a question concerning exercise/physical restrictions

after retinal detachments. I know any information given is not a

substitute for direct care from a physician. Hoever I am interested

in any experience of folks on this board.

Searching the internet has proven to be almost an exercise in

futility. I find the extremes- people who have no restrictions and

those who can't seem to do anything or problmes occur. I take

information from the internet with a HUGE grain of salt as many times

extreme positions are rampant. (On every subject not just diabetes,

blindness, etc).

But please any responses would be great!

Chris

[Guest guest]

HI

As some others have suggested, do not do anything to increase pressure on your

retinas! For my one eye at least, had I heeded such advice (which I don't

remember being given), I might have sight in that one eye today. I had just

come back from my 4th or 5th surgery, and was in recovery, and was stretched out

on our bed. I don't remember exactly what happened, but I believe I simply sat

up quickly, in a normal sense, as if to go do something, and just like that, a

leak had been sprung, and my vision began to disappear. The unfortunate rest of

this story is that, because my wife and I were so incredibly worn out from all

the laser treatments, as well as the 5 actual surgeries and all the follow up

visits (an hour and a half drive one way), when this happened, I simply waited.

Well, the week I waited proved to be enough time for my detached retina to die,

since it was without a supply of blood.

Anyway, all this to repeat, don't do any kind of bending, straining, lifting,

etc. I don't really know how long to recommend, but as I think Sy said, play it

safe, rather than end up being sorry. Wait a couple of months if you have to.

Dave

God doesn't hate sinners, just sin!

A thank you and questions about exercise

restriction post retinal detachment

First a thank you for all the " welcome " posts! They are much

appreciated.

Second, I have a question concerning exercise/physical restrictions

after retinal detachments. I know any information given is not a

substitute for direct care from a physician. Hoever I am interested

in any experience of folks on this board.

Searching the internet has proven to be almost an exercise in

futility. I find the extremes- people who have no restrictions and

those who can't seem to do anything or problmes occur. I take

information from the internet with a HUGE grain of salt as many times

extreme positions are rampant. (On every subject not just diabetes,

blindness, etc).

But please any responses would be great!

Chris

[Guest guest]

Hello

I am not going to add even more restrictions than have already been

mentioned. But, I do agree with everything others have said! It is very

important not get any pressure in those detached retinas! How long ago did

you have the surgeries?

A thank you and questions about exercise

restriction post retinal detachment

First a thank you for all the " welcome " posts! They are much

appreciated.

Second, I have a question concerning exercise/physical restrictions

after retinal detachments. I know any information given is not a

substitute for direct care from a physician. Hoever I am interested

in any experience of folks on this board.

Searching the internet has proven to be almost an exercise in

futility. I find the extremes- people who have no restrictions and

those who can't seem to do anything or problmes occur. I take

information from the internet with a HUGE grain of salt as many times

extreme positions are rampant. (On every subject not just diabetes,

blindness, etc).

But please any responses would be great!

Chris

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