Walking Poles Off Wish List...New Level of Exercise !!

ocean4dlm
on 8/1/15 9:25 am - Liverpool, NY

VSG on 05/27/15

I am just starting my third month out and still dealing with a stall. One of the reasons I had the surgery was to make my pending knee replacement either unnecessary (unlikely) or much more successful. I was unable to walk distances and get maximum benefit due to the severe arthritis in both knees. A while back, I found walking poles designed to provide upper body involvement in walking, almost simulating cross country skiing. I ordered and just received the poles. They provide me with the stability and support I needed to make walking an option again. I am thrilled ! I'll get this weight loss moving again !!

Age: 64; 5' 5"; High weight: 345; Start weight: 271 (01/05/15); Surgery weight: 218 (05/27/15); Pre-Op (-53); M 1 (-18); M 2 (-1.5); M 3 (-13.5 ); M 4 (-13); M 5 (- 8); M 6 (-12) M 7 (-5, Xmas); M 8 (- 9) Under surgeon's goal and REACHED HEALTHY BMI 12/07/15!! (Six months and one week.) AT GOAL month 8. Maintaining at goal range (139- 144) ~ four (4) years !!

Jadeyesmiling
on 8/1/15 10:15 pm

VSG on 02/08/16

Sounds great!! Would you mind sharing the link as I think that may be something that I also could benefit from having osteoarthritis and having mobility issues!! Happy that you have something that is working for you, best wishes on your trip down the scale!! :) God bless

HW: 528 CW: 386 Short term Goal weight: 350

Tracey :)

ocean4dlm
on 8/2/15 3:27 am - Liverpool, NY

VSG on 05/27/15

www.skiwalking.com Enjoy !!

Age: 64; 5' 5"; High weight: 345; Start weight: 271 (01/05/15); Surgery weight: 218 (05/27/15); Pre-Op (-53); M 1 (-18); M 2 (-1.5); M 3 (-13.5 ); M 4 (-13); M 5 (- 8); M 6 (-12) M 7 (-5, Xmas); M 8 (- 9) Under surgeon's goal and REACHED HEALTHY BMI 12/07/15!! (Six months and one week.) AT GOAL month 8. Maintaining at goal range (139- 144) ~ four (4) years !!