My weight loss should start improving .. My incisions are finally healed and that means I can get in the pool. I will be waterwalking 2 nights a week. I would love to do more- but on the other nights the pool is just to crowded for Water walking. I have arthritis and have had a knee replaced , so I W.W. because it is so low impact.

I am diabetic and it took extra long for incisions to heal.

Congrats on being banded and finally healed!

Have you ever tried Leslie Sansone's Walk away the Pounds videos? They are very low impact. I enjoy these videos because my knees give me problems too.

I also really like Water aroebics.

Hello Cruzlady,

I've never heard of Water walking. Sounds like fun. Can't wait till my pool is warm again so I can add that to my exercise regimen.

Maybe you can get yourself a couple of 5 lb weights and do some arm exercises as well.

Best of luck to you,

Donna

You can also use gallon milk jugs in the pool.. Put a little water in them for extra resistance or work with them empty.

Our pool also has weights and hand paddles for upper body work.. we go to the local rec center . this one keeps water warmer for people like me , with arthritis.

I am suppose to start WW this week. I joined the Y but haven't been able to go yet. Looking forward to going.

Congrats on moving forward with some exercise. A year ago, i was nearly bedridden with sciatic pain. I started going to the beach and "power walking" in waist high water (at the recommendation of a friend who also had sciatic pain). I'm a complete believer in water walking. Cured what ailed me. During winter, and even with alot of people at the indoor pool....just walk around them. Nothing says that you have to walk in a straight line. Kids splash and power swimmer swim around you, but GO FOR IT. Water exercise has done a world of good for me. I hope it works for you too.....don't let others that are there for fun, or die-hard swimmers get in your way. You have every right to be there, just as they do.