Hey guys and gals. I had my band put in in August of this year. Have lost 30lbs. Not as much as I had hoped for by this time, but still a good bit of weight.

I started off 2 weeks after having my surgery walking and was up to 4 miles a day. I had to stop walking for a while because a few years ago I got hit in the back and the impact was so bad that it fractured one of my vertabrae and it has now sit up with good ole uncle author.

I am needed some advice on what I can do to help take the weight off a little faster in the exercise department. Anyone care to help me out some?

Water aerobics?

I assume you need to do low impact things because of your back.

Hi, i too have a crushed bone in my back, actually i have 2 :-( and while i am not yet banded, i am on the list to get it done and exercise is somehing i really cant do due to my back, and this is something i have been thinking about,....... my back.... has anyone been able to give you any advice? good luck with you weight loss. thanks

Donna

Although swimming/water aerobics would be the best, you might consider using an elliptical machine instead of walking. That would be non-impact and it's about as close to walking/running as you can get. Best of luck to you!