I need exercise ideas to help with looseing weight. Trouble is, I am not allowed to put any weight on my right leg. I had a pretty in-depth surgery on my right ankle, and I am non-weight bearing on it for 4-5 months (I am 2 months into this). In the 2 months since my surgery, I have put on 14 pounds. I need some ideas of what I can do to start getting on the right track.

Try a Google search for "Chair Aerobics" and you can find some suggestions. I know I've seen TV shows on before, late at night (who exercises at 2 am???), with chair aerobics aimed at the elderly or those with trouble walking in general.

Then there's strength training. There's weight lifting you can do with hand weights while seated. Obviously that won't strengthen the muscles in your legs, of course.

And stretching is good too. I haven't looked, but I'm sure there's stretching exercises for chairbound folks.

And finally, something in the water might work for you, depending on what you can do with the leg. You can get some great workouts in water.

Good luck, and have fun!

Hi Sweetie,

I just posted a response to you, where you posted on another forum.

Wishing you the very best!!!

Diana