I got banded on September 24th, then while at work on October 8th I fell down some stairs and injured my right ankle. I was in a boot for 3 1/2 months. After getting it off i was still a little shaky, so finally at the beginning of March, i started working out regularly (a lot on the Wii, just dance is amazing!) at least once a day for 30 minutes. The 3rd week in March I went to Mexico for Spring Break and on the first day slipped on a wet tile and broke my leg. I'm in a boot again on my right leg and will be in it for at least 6 weeks. I find it frustrating that I can't exercise like I need, and have been getting really no where with my weight lose. I'm start to lose hope.

I guess I just wanted to see if anyone out there has any ideas for exercise that really don't use your legs (at least one leg) , and will still help me burn calories. It's just extremely tiring and depressing to have gone through the pain and frustration of the band to be stuck in the cycle of getting injured and just kind of sitting around and not being able to do anything..

How about lifting 5 lbs weights. also I heard of a show called sit and be fit. I think it is for the elderly, but at least it will keep your range of motion up.

How about boxing even if you do it to music. Borring maybe but you can really get your heart rate up.

Google chair exercises. I believe sparkpeople.com has some information on these or your local library may have some DVD's that would be helpful.

Hang in there.. you've had a run of bad luck, it's your turn for good things to happen now.

Lift weights and look into chair exercises.