Exercise

[Guest guest]

,

How were you able to do it last year, and what is different in your

life this year? Is it only motivation, or has your life's structure

changed dramatically since last year?

I haven't lost but a few pounds in almost a year, but clothes that

fit, though snugly, now fit with some room to spare. I chalk that up

to my regular appearances at the gym. For an old fart, I am pretty

fit!

Yesterday was sunny, and I walked two miles. However, . . . I was

supposed to wait four weeks after my GB removal before exercising and

six weeks before any heavy exercise, but I was getting so stir-crazy

from not going to the gym for almost three weeks (IMAGINE THAT!) that

I went this morning and had a lighter-than-usual workout. I was

supposed to attend some meetings this afternoon, but after the gym

and my weekly pilgrimage to COSTCO, I am too shot to trot. So, it's

nap-time for this old grouse.

--Steve

At 9:46 AM -0800 11/11/03, P wrote:

>What am I to do to get myself going again

>because if I don't get back to exercising I am going

>to find myself w/ that 100# back on my body and that

>terrifies me. What am I too do.

--

Steve Goldstein, age 63

Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001

Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia

Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51

BMI on 08/04/02 = 35 (-105 lb.)

LBL (PS) on 08/09/02 with Dr. Matini, Mt. Vernon Hospital.

Gall Bladder removal on 10/23/03, Dr. Elariny, NoVaCommunityHosp

BMI on 11/6/03 = 32 (-140 lb.)

It took me 50 weeks to reach the Century Club: S-L-I-D-E!!!

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=G988481610

[Guest guest]

I too have struggled with exercising. Working full time with a busy

pre-teen seems to drain my energy. BUT....after two years of

procrastinating, I have finally started a program I can do and

actually enjoy. It is a video series called Sansone Walk Away

The Pounds. The beauty of it is that you do it at home at your

convenience. You don't need a huge area to exercise either. No gym,

no waiting for the weather to clear up...no excuses, lol. I started

with the one-mile tape, worked up to the 2-mile tape and am now

happily doing the 3-mile tape!! It includes weighted balls used to

tone the upper body and arms during the walking so it is a very good

workout. I like it much better than other tapes I have tried because

there is no fancy footwork or complicated dance routines to follow.

Lap RNY 9/25/01

Dr. Wittgrove, Alvarado Hospital

Minus 203 pounds

http://www.wworw.com/

[Guest guest]

My doc put me at 6 weeks clearance for everything, I could start

walking and most anything I was comfortable with when I was ready, but

weights and whatnot had to wait for 6 weeks. But all docs are

different.

Lap RNY April 9, 2004

348/274/140 (begin/current/goal)

www.carrieburns.net

> I was wondering when everyone got hteir okay to go to the gym. My

> doc says nothing until I am 12 weeks out, not even the treadmill. I

> thought that was a little drastic but he says he doesn't want to

> have any hernia repairs to do. How long did you all have to wait to

> work out? Walking is cool but I LOVE the gym and want to get back

> into aerobics and the crosstrainer ASAP. I know I need to listen to

> my doc but I was just curious. I am seeing him in about 2 hours so I

> will beg him again. I am 6 weeks out. I want to be able to swim too

> but I still have an opening on my incision from an infection and he

> says as long as it is open, no can do. Thanks all for your comments.

> They are very much appreciated. This is a great group and well to

> all the newbies!!

>

> Tina

>

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>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I had my surgery on July 22nd - I still cannot actually swim though. I really

want to though. Good luck!

Ella

McIntosh wrote:

Ella, you and I must have had our surgery around the same time. My doctor gave

me the okay to get in my pool and to swim when I was about two and a half weeks.

I tried it and felt okay while I was doing it, but that night I was so sore I

had to take pain medicine. Ever since, I've been a bit more cautious.

Ella Van Tassel wrote:I am about 5 weeks out - luckily

I convinced my surgeon to allow me to go in the pool. He finally gave me the

okay - however, I am not allowed to swim - because he is afraid I may do damage.

So, if you want to just stand in the pool and not physically swim- it should be

okay - I haven't had any problems. I also walk around the pool a lot - to get a

whirlpool going - and I get my exercise too. Ella

Dora McCary wrote:My doctor says 6 weeks

before we can go to the gym.

exercise

I was wondering when everyone got hteir okay to go to the gym. My

doc says nothing until I am 12 weeks out, not even the treadmill. I

thought that was a little drastic but he says he doesn't want to

have any hernia repairs to do. How long did you all have to wait to

work out? Walking is cool but I LOVE the gym and want to get back

into aerobics and the crosstrainer ASAP. I know I need to listen to

my doc but I was just curious. I am seeing him in about 2 hours so I

will beg him again. I am 6 weeks out. I want to be able to swim too

but I still have an opening on my incision from an infection and he

says as long as it is open, no can do. Thanks all for your comments.

They are very much appreciated. This is a great group and well to

all the newbies!!

Tina

[Guest guest]

Hey ladies I first want to say I love you all already *tears up* I

have never seen so many ppl like me. Here's my question. I have to

exercise to get ready for surgery but I have severe arthritis in my

hips and back and knees and ankels moving to my shoulder and wrists

now Can you guys reccommend anything that isn't costly.. since i got

the arthritis i can't work and can't afford a pool therapy like

my doc recommended.

Thanks a bunch

P.S is there anyone in california especially the sacramento area in

this group. Im getting lonely

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I don't have any suggestions, I'm sorry

But I did want to let you know I live in CA. I am in the Bay Area but have

relatives in the Sacramento area and go up there all the time.

Don't be lonely!!

cfg1@...

-- Exercise

Hey ladies I first want to say I love you all already *tears up* I

have never seen so many ppl like me. Here's my question. I have to

exercise to get ready for surgery but I have severe arthritis in my

hips and back and knees and ankels moving to my shoulder and wrists

now Can you guys reccommend anything that isn't costly.. since i got

the arthritis i can't work and can't afford a pool therapy like

my doc recommended.

Thanks a bunch

P.S is there anyone in california especially the sacramento area in

this group. Im getting lonely

[Guest guest]

YAY ! I love the Bay Area.. I try to get my husband to take

me to SF at least once a month to walk on the pier.. Im actually

having my surgery there in South San Francisco. If and when I have

it LOL

> Hi ,

>

> I don't have any suggestions, I'm sorry

>

> But I did want to let you know I live in CA. I am in the Bay Area

but have

> relatives in the Sacramento area and go up there all the time.

>

> Don't be lonely!!

>

>

> cfg1@p...

>

> -- Exercise

>

> Hey ladies I first want to say I love you all already *tears up* I

> have never seen so many ppl like me. Here's my question. I have to

> exercise to get ready for surgery but I have severe arthritis in

my

> hips and back and knees and ankels moving to my shoulder and

wrists

> now Can you guys reccommend anything that isn't costly.. since i

got

> the arthritis i can't work and can't afford a pool therapy like

> my doc recommended.

> Thanks a bunch

>

> P.S is there anyone in california especially the sacramento area

in

> this group. Im getting lonely

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

sweetheart_sweets

I understand what you are saying I don't have really bad authritus but I do

get in sever pain walking and standing I too can't afford water therpy for

I'm raising my daughter alone but I try to go to the mall and walk now I

have to sit down when needed but then I get back up and keep walking I do

sit when I need to and the pain gets too bad but I find even though I sit

I'm still getting exercise.

Love Debbie

[Guest guest]

I am going to ask a dumb question that may have already been asked,

are you on any medication for your artritis? It would be good to

get on something to ease your pain either over the counter or

prescribed.

Hugs,

> Yes I do have a pet but my problem is when I leave the house im in

> so much pain (from the arthritis getting aggrivated by walking) I

> dont know how i'll get home. And well when i do make it home im in

> so much pain for days to follow I dont knkow what other in

> expensive thing to try.

>

[Guest guest]

Shauna, I am so glad that your doing better now. I know your glad to have a break from the sarc monster. Take care

To: neurosarcoidosis Sent: Tue, September 14, 2010 6:29:23 PMSubject: exercise

Hi, Shauna! I'm glad that you are feeling better. Regarding your bone strength, have you had a bone density scan since being on the Pred? Are you taking any calcium/vit D? If you have access to a pool, swimming, water exercise or just plain water walking are great ways to exercise & are easy on the joints.

Ramblin' RoseModerator A merry heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22

To: Neurosarcoidosis From: sglaspie2000@...Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:14:14 -0700Subject: Re: Digest Number 5335 Re : Roll Call

Hi everyone, Not on here that much these days. I do try to go back and read the emails from everyone. But I am happy to say I am feeling pretty good these day. I am currently suffering from some symptoms perhaps caused by long term use of the prednisone. Since I have been feeling a little better, I've been trying to workout more at least 4 to 5 times a week. I have noticed that my bones aren't as strong as they should be. At the moment, I am experiencing some pain from walking daily in my hips, knees and in my foot since uping the exercise. Some days I try to just ride the bike or skip the walking and just do my silver sneakers classes if the pain is more that day. I love to walk now because it helps with the stiffness and overall health. I'm going to keep going

while I am able and just rest when it becomes a little overwhelming. I went to my eye doctor last week and he said my iritis and uevitis is gone for now and I don't have to come back for a year unless I notice some changes. I am very thankful to God that I am doing as well as I am at the moment and I wish you all have at least a few days that are pain-free. Shauna in atlanta. Anyway,

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