Non contact...Adult hockey leagues?? Ice skating??
Just wondering if anyone post op has joined one, or is considering joining one. I know they cost a lot to join. Was looking on the internet, most are mixed teams (men and women). No real contact and no slap shots are allowed. Thoughts?? I'm cross posting this on a few different forums...Just curious. Also...Anyone taking up or going back to ice skating??
As I'm posting this, I'm just thinking out loud, that it would be a blast for some. But then I'm thinking of the malabsorption issues and if over the years some might be more prone to bone loss and it could be a really bad idea...
As I'm posting this, I'm just thinking out loud, that it would be a blast for some. But then I'm thinking of the malabsorption issues and if over the years some might be more prone to bone loss and it could be a really bad idea...
I can't answer the hockey part, but I did begin figure skating again last summer, and love it (not that I was ever any good - stopping meant grabbing the wall, backwards was NOT done. I'm a lot better now!). My PCP and surgeon agree that, as long as I'm not jumping or falling, it's a non-impact aerobic activity that's great to do because it also is weight bearing which helps strengthen bones. I will be having dexa scans every 18 months, and if there's a drop in bone mass I'll need to deal with that then.
Otherwise - It's a great time!
Otherwise - It's a great time!
Rebecca
Circumferential LBL, anchor TT, BL/BR, brachioplasty 12-16-10 Drs. Howard and Gutowski
Thigh lift 3-24-11, Drs. Howard and Gutowski again!

Height 5' 5". Start point 254. DH's goal: 154. My guess: 144. Insurance goal: 134. Currently bouncing around 130-135.
Circumferential LBL, anchor TT, BL/BR, brachioplasty 12-16-10 Drs. Howard and Gutowski
Thigh lift 3-24-11, Drs. Howard and Gutowski again!

Height 5' 5". Start point 254. DH's goal: 154. My guess: 144. Insurance goal: 134. Currently bouncing around 130-135. Not I, but a close friend belongs to one and it seems to cost him quite a bit. He really enjoys it though and thinks its worth it.
Did you have a bone scan at one year postop? That was one of the last things they told me at my six month checkup - that I would be doing that every year from now on.
I was in karate before and after surgery and weight loss and its so much easier and more enjoyable at a lower weight, I have to say. And I'm better at it.
Did you have a bone scan at one year postop? That was one of the last things they told me at my six month checkup - that I would be doing that every year from now on.
I was in karate before and after surgery and weight loss and its so much easier and more enjoyable at a lower weight, I have to say. And I'm better at it.
I played hockey on a women's league (and although it says no contact and no slap shots they were there-lol) and I had a blast. Are you worried about the contact aspect of the sport or ???
I've done some pretty strenuous sports post op and have been fine. I did bruise more at first - like we all do - but once that went away it was not a big deal. It's great exercise and nice to build
muscle. Moving is so much easier, and skating do-able when you're able to exercise more.
Have fun.
Jen 10 yrs post op
I've done some pretty strenuous sports post op and have been fine. I did bruise more at first - like we all do - but once that went away it was not a big deal. It's great exercise and nice to build
muscle. Moving is so much easier, and skating do-able when you're able to exercise more.
Have fun.
Jen 10 yrs post op
