I have roughly 100 days until my surgery. My body is worn out. I'm 270+ and my body is in pain. I have had a few surgeries during the past year and exercise was limited because of the types of surgery that I had. I actually gained 30 lbs in addition to my already overweight body. Wow ... 30 pounds has really made it hard to exercise without being in pain afterwards. I went biking for 45 minutes and now my Knees are screaming at me in pain. I lifted weights and my elbows are joining in with my knees. I'm so ready for this surgery. I feel bad for my husband because I'm consumed by this surgery. I know he will be glad when it's done too. So anyone having their surgery around Oct 2013?

I have roughly 100 days until my surgery. My body is worn out. I'm 270+ and my body is in pain. I have had a few surgeries during the past year and exercise was limited because of the types of surgery that I had. I actually gained 30 lbs in addition to my already overweight body. Wow ... 30 pounds has really made it hard to exercise without being in pain afterwards. I went biking for 45 minutes and now my Knees are screaming at me in pain. I lifted weights and my elbows are joining in with my knees. I'm so ready for this surgery. I feel bad for my husband because I'm consumed by this surgery. I know he will be glad when it's done too. So anyone having their surgery around Oct 2013?

I understand your pain. I was diagnosed with Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis last August. I am also over weight and I'm close to that surgery. Mine is planned for July or August as if right now. My exercise consultant suggested that I do Water aerobics. I have checked into it and they even have an aerobic for arthritis. I haven't started but plan to next week. Hope this helps!!!!

I am planning on water aerobics while I get used to my new body!! I have a hot tub (ok, I keep it cold in the summer...; - ) ) and I bought some pool water weights that I will do in there between classes.... plus I will do my walking... my plan is to start by "cracks" in the sidewalk... hahaha!! Every walk, when I am ready to quit, I told myself I will have to walk to the next crack and then I can turn around..... (they are pretty far between....) And I'll try to remind myself to have a lot of humor!!! I sound ready as I type this, and then tonight I'll think.... WHAT AM I DOING?????? ARGHHHHH!! My surgery is June 24th