Well, I was just in the mall, and was thinking back to those first weeks post op.

For those of you who are about to have or just had surgery, may I suggest Mall Walking?

Here is why-

Flat surfaces... Less likely to trip on sidewalks, rocks, etc. especially while you're healing

Benches-

When you need a break, there are benches all over to sit and take one

Weather-

If it is inclement, or pending, you can get your walk in still

I walked the two malls by me alternately. One opened by 6:30 am just for walkers, and McDonald's was open to grab a bottle of Water or some beverage.

It was nice to get out and go somewhere, instead of the treadmill, and as soon as I was able, I went to my gym and had already built up stamina and was ready to tear it up.

Just an idea for you folks. Moving is so important to your recovery. Having a safe place with the above "pros" helps.

One note- finish before the stores open. You'll either get caught up in the crowds, or leave with your pocket book a lot lighter from the shopping detours you take!!!!

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Great idea! I live in the French Quarter of New Orleans, and there are 2 malls near my home. I have been walking them throughout the last six months (no one wants to walk outside in the NOLA summer heat), and I was just talking to my brother on the phone about how soon after surgery I could get back into that.

Anything beats the treadmill. Even watching The Golden Girls while I am walking on it doesn't making it any more exciting!

I have done the mall walking a couple of times but it just seemed like I did a lot of walking but didn't record as many steps as I thought. Very frustrating. Considering it takes at least a half hour just to drive to the closest mall, I'll stick with my treadmill when the weather is bad. My walk along the trail behind my house seems to go so much quicker & my usual route is 6,000 steps.

Great idea! I live in the French Quarter of New Orleans, and there are 2 malls near my home. I have been walking them throughout the last six months (no one wants to walk outside in the NOLA summer heat), and I was just talking to my brother on the phone about how soon after surgery I could get back into that.

Anything beats the treadmill. Even watching The Golden Girls while I am walking on it doesn't making it any more exciting!

OMG if I had a treadmill in my apartment I would totally walk on it all day while watching Golden Girls!