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 Greenville, NC RNY (01/18/12) Member Since: 11/06/11[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/8/12 3:10 pm I am about 2 1/2 weeks post-op and need to start getting into a habit of moving a lot more. Here is my situation. I have a cast (w/ walking boot) on my right foot that has been there for several months and I have a prostetic leg on the left. Would I get any type of value from setting a timer and walking in my home 2 or 3x a day for 20 minutes at the time? I am going to be in the cast for about three more weeks so I know I shouldn't wait long. When the cast comes off I will be joining a fitness center because the surgeon that did my surgery gives his patients a complementary 3 month membership at the fitness center affiliated with the local hospital. Thanks, Mallory Mallory Dawn  |
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 Member Since: 04/06/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/8/12 4:59 pm Any movement is good movement. Do what you can now and build n it when you can. Best of luck! |
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 Member Since: 06/16/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/8/12 7:34 pm Any movement is good. Plus it gives you the opportunity to start making a habit out of it. When the exercise becomes a habit you just do it, it's part of your day/life Good luck and keep us up on how it's going for you. Scott The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record! |
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 TX Member Since: 04/04/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 6:16 am Congrats on the committment to a healthy lifestyle!! What has already been said is right on the money. |
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 Helena, AL Member Since: 08/15/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 6:36 am Absolutely! also use hand weights to build arm strengh. Welcome and let us know what we can do to help!   |
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 Renton, WA Member Since: 09/26/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 7:14 am Yes!! Move.....move more....and then some more! Have you talked with your doctor about EXCERSIZE? I know that I have had to think "outside the box" on how to get movement in. You are on the right path of thinking! Hugs, Sherrie   |
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 Member Since: 04/22/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 8:28 am I'm with the others, movement is good, but you are fresh out of surgery- so be gentle with your body. Most folks aren't cleared to do more than walk for the first 6 wks, so check with your doc about that. Good Luck, :Danni :Danni >>>AIDS/LifeCycle 10 Finisher: 545miles on the bike in 7 days <<< |
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 Member Since: 10/14/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 1:30 pm This machine may help...If it's at the gym. Also any elastic band will be good at home...You can find different exercises on Youtube or elsewhere...Below is an idea. I used these bands for the first few weeks after surgery, since I wasn't allowed to lift more than 20 pounds...Just be creative with these things. You can find these things at any sporting goods store...
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