Painful Walking. How Do You Do It ?!

[Scorpio Girl 88]

Yeah' date=' I was surprised he did the replacements, and at my age. But I couldn't walk and my osteoarthritis put me at bone on bone. I tried all the various shots, physical therapy pre-surgey and meds. Nothing was working. Now I have just changed from one type of pain and disability for another.

The YMCA costs 540.00 a year, and I don't have that. But it's my goal, believe me! I was going to switch to the Sleeve, to lose weight quicker (helping my knees out), but I won't do it. I like my band. Slow and steady wins the race in the lapband's case because you change you in that time. If I ever have to lose the band, I'll have at least learned how not to live in that time. Win/Win![/quote']

So what about your eating plan can be modified to accelerate your weight loss? Losing 75 lb has made my knee pain much better (I had most cartilage removed 7 yrs ago, have a chondral lesion 15x15 mm on my femur with marrow edema). However, I'm in a viscious circle, increased activity = increased pain...need the knee replaced. I cannot do cycling because of my SI joint (it dislocates). My only way to lose with my band was through eating no white/processed carbs, since I cannot exercise. You won't lose faster with the sleeve...you might consider DS as a revision type, that will take the weight off fast and permanently. Good luck to you!

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

My lapband saved me from knee replacement. My doc recommended stationary bike to take the weight off my knees. Perhaps that could work for you. But even if it is just walking inside for now, do it. We believe in you!

[Banterwonder 63]

stationary bike is your best bet after knee replacement surgery.

[meyouus 415]

So what about your eating plan can be modified to accelerate your weight loss? Losing 75 lb has made my knee pain much better (I had most cartilage removed 7 yrs ago, have a chondral lesion 15x15 mm on my femur with marrow edema). However, I'm in a viscious circle, increased activity = increased pain...need the knee replaced. I cannot do cycling because of my SI joint (it dislocates). My only way to lose with my band was through eating no white/processed carbs, since I cannot exercise. You won't lose faster with the sleeve...you might consider DS as a revision type, that will take the weight off fast and permanently. Good luck to you!

Nini......boy, reading your description of the state of your body (parts) reads like a medical journal. Some of it was French to me. But I get the jist. I'm not willing to try any other WLS, I prefer to work with what I've got.

I'm on a high Protein, low (bad) carb, reletively low fat, no processed flours, sugars or foods, diet. I am doing pretty well, but I'm sure there's room for improvement! I'm seeing my NUT today, after I VOTE, to tinker with my plan. I have .05cc in a 10cc band, and want more of a fill but I don't have an appointment for that until next month. I started walking a block a day, on top of my everyday walking. So, the weight loss "should" pick up.

I can't cycle because my knees won't fully rotate. I really wish I could go back for more physical therapy, but I hit the insurance cap months ago. I might try to pick it back up when the cap goes back to zero on January 1st. IDK.

Thanks for helping me out!

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Congrats that you have begun walking. Like Mis73, Floridays and CG have experienced that it will improve and you have to start somewhere. Good for you!!!!

I know it costs a lot to join a gym and walking is great exercise in and of itself. If you are still interested in the pool, perhaps you could check your local hospital or Y to see if they have classes for Aquacizing. It is much less expensive to pay for classes than joining the gym. My local hospital (and Y) offer very inexpensive aquacizing classes that many bariatric patients have raved about. Just thinking that may be another option for you since you seem to enjoy that.

[SandyC2 32]

If you have Insurance, many plans will pay for a gym membership, for medical reasons. Medicare does too. My neuro really likes the Water exercise to when weight bearing is an issue. I must say this is an inspiring thread for ME TO! THanks for posting it, and all the responses. Sandy

[SandyC2 32]

PS- I have no excuse. Live in Florida, own a pool and still don t . Its just so painful with my fibro flaring as it has been for some time! Barometer bouncing up and down KILLS ME!!! N I moved to Florida due to the fibro! Go figure. It is not as bad as the North tho, I can say that, on the pain I mean. But, when Im closer to my goal weight exercise actually helps the pain, and definitly like an anti-depressant!

No amount of walking inside on a treadmill or whatever can equal breathing fresh air, and gazing at a beautiful blue sky, listening to the birds chirping. Can I get an AMEN! LOL! Sandy not a bible thumper just a Christian, and a bit o drama queen

[meyouus 415]

I looked into the Auquafit classes, can't work it around my schedule.

I have Medicare, and am waiting for the YMCA by me to open (it's new) to look into what it might cover.

Thanks for the advice, I love this thread too! Missy got me to walk (it's killing me, but I'm doing it!)

[SueBee01 630]

I still do not walk. There are other things you can do. I bought a set of pedals that sit on the floor in front of me while I am on the sofa and I pedal. I was 330 when I started, bad hip, bad knee and two bad ankles. I started pedaling at 15 minutes and increased as I could and now I do an hour. I also go to a local public pool and have a routine I created that I do for one hour. Some days now I do both, but I do something everyday. You can do it! If you are interested in my routine for the pool just let me know.

[meyouus 415]

Pools are not in my imediate future, but thank you!

[honk 780]

YMCA may have reduced membership rates for low incomes. Call and check.

[meyouus 415]

Thank you, Honk. I will. But it'd have to be reduced free at this part of my financial status!