I want to start a regular exercise routine to help me lose weight quicker. I have had 2 lower back surgeries (herniated disks) so there is some range movement limitation but not too bad. I have arthritis in both hips so it really hurts to walk; every step I take hurts. Christmas shopping to me equates to "oh no, my hips are going to hurt!". One of the main reasons I wanted to be sleeved was to lose weight, resulting in less weight on my joints and beating the pain! I don't have access to a pool. Does anyone else have this situation and does anyone have an exercise suggestion?

I used to have a severe problem with my hips, I use the Gazelle. It's not an elliptical but it's even easier on my joints. I can walk now, and I can even do a little jogging, but there was a time I couldn't walk 1/2 block or get up my stairs.

It would be best if you could try it out first.

There are two styles, the freestyle and the edge. The freestyle is $199.00 and The Edge is $99.00. Freestyle allows for a higher weight which I used to have and now I have the edge (my freestyle broke) I was using it when i was over 300 pounds.

http://www.target.com/p/tony-little-s-gazelle-freestyle/-/A-610520

If you look at your weekly paper for garage sales or Craig's list you can usually find them $15.00 - $20.00.

Hi

Have you had your sleeve yet?

Losing a hunderd pound have made the world of difference in my hip and upper thigh pain I have had for years.I use to say my next surgery would be a hip replacement before plastics.

My surgeon did a quick xray to just see if the hip space and Fluid was still ok and well,it was fine.

About 4 months and 70 pounds later, I dont have to take pain meds for it anymore and exercise is an absolute pleasure.

I am not sure how much better your arthritis in the hips will be but the dr's are always telling the patients to lose weight when the have arthritis,right?So it ahould improve your pain issues quite a bit I believe.

Everything is easier after weight loss and you should see a significant aprovement.

Good luck on you journey!

Thanks so much for responding, the advise and encouragement. I have about 75 lbs to lose to get toy high weight goal--I really am excited about the prospect of less pain after the loss!! Yes, I had the sleeve done on Oct 2 so I'm going on my 4th week. I've lost 15 lbs so far-slow but steady so far, and that's ok by me. I'm going to see if I can find a Gazelle - that seems like an ideal solutions!! Thanks so much!