Exercise, post surgery-help
 

Hi all. I had major foot surgery in December and I am itching to get back to exercising! I feel so sluggish, and working out is my ace to lose weight too! The only problem was...I was incapacitated totally for about a month and that was around the holidays too!

Any suggestions on working my way back? Any post surgery support forum?

Thanks!
Sarah

You might try posting this in "Dieting with Obstacles"

About 1 month before hitting goal, I had knee surgery. I was a total fitness junkie at that point, and was itching to get back to exercise. Unfortunately, that made me want to rush into things TOO quickly. I resisted that urge, and thank goodness...otherwise, it's likely I would have taken much, much longer to heal.

Do you have a physical therapist? They're SUCH great resources for getting mobility back in an injured spot. I saw one for my knee, and they helped me to build back up from post-surgery pain to full motion. They helped me with a slow progression of exercises, so I didn't overtax the injured body part too soon. Seriously, so helpful.

Also, remember that even if your lower body is injured, you can still do a LOT with your upper body. My gym had a cardio machine that was essentially a stationary bike for your arms, and I used that. I also lifted a LOT of upper body weights. I got STRONG up top, which not only kept me active, but also meant crutches were a world easier. So keep moving, even if you can't move your feet.

Good Luck!