Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 i've been doing upper body work using cans of green beans for weights. LOL we have a bowflex machine but i cannot put it down because my pilates is in the way, so i've been using the pilaes for my lower. i'm trying to get as fit as i possible can in 44 days. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY 44 days. silly me. ha ha huggles,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007 I do upper body dumbbell work--bench dips for triceps, various bicep curls, front and lateral raises for shoulders, wrist curls for forearms, bent-over raises for back, and bench presses and flies for chest. I'm careful not to violate the hip precautions. So far, so good. The only exercise I don't do right now that I did before is leg raises for the abs (which I'm taking care of in PT), and side bridges (for deep abdominal muscles). One thing is new--I've never been so fearful of ice and snow. Here in Pennsylvania it's not all that bad, but I thought about getting ice creepers to wear, if necessary. I have a treadmill, so I'm not at all worried about walking outside. I will be doing that again, though, in a few weeks, at least during the daylight on the weekends. Before my THR, I used to walk at night, but now I have reservations about it more so than ever: All I need now is to trip on the blasted sidewalk in the dark and land on my hip! So I'm sticking to indoor treadmill work and daylight walking outside. I don't mind a little bit of cold, but temperatures in the 20s and 30s with wind send me back indoors. I sympathize with your back troubles. All the sleeping on my back makes my lower back ache by morning. Propping up my knees with a bolster helps a little. Your surgery is on Monday? Good luck. Best advice I got before my surgery: Do as your told by the doctors, nurses, and therapists. Don't cut corner. Don't arbitrarily decide not to do certain things. Do everything you're told to do. --Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 north of toronto, canada - but it could be worse, London Ontario Canada last night got 20" of snow Brrrrrrrrrrrr ann Re: Re: Arthur - exercise ann where do you live. it's very cold here as well, a little warmer today and warmer this coming week, but night before last it got down to 20 below and we had a scare with our pump freezing, but it didn't, whew! thank God. i'm in NW Wisconsin. huggles,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007 We have lots of snow here now so getting back to outside walking will be a while for me, its very cold here. ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 ann, 20 inches of snow, OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i was actually north of toronto one time, lol. to an area called Lake Muskoko (sp). i went with my aunt, on a bus trip with her senior friends. i was about 37 at the time. i went for an airplane ride -- a ski plane, is that what they're called, can't remember, over the lakes, it was beautiful. on the way home, we stopped in uptown toronto and shopped in this fabulous mall - i have pictures of it all, a very nice time. huggles,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007 north of toronto, canada - but it could be worse, London Ontario Canada last night got 20" of snow Brrrrrrrrrrrr ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 yes canada ain't bad if you can put up with the cold and snow in certain parts - and you were in Muskoka, where all the rich and famous now live - actresses, etc., Toronto now is a huge city by our standards I live north on a farm, its white and very beautiful today, but very, very cold ann Re: Re: Arthur - exercise ann, 20 inches of snow, OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i was actually north of toronto one time, lol. to an area called Lake Muskoko (sp). i went with my aunt, on a bus trip with her senior friends. i was about 37 at the time. i went for an airplane ride -- a ski plane, is that what they're called, can't remember, over the lakes, it was beautiful. on the way home, we stopped in uptown toronto and shopped in this fabulous mall - i have pictures of it all, a very nice time. huggles,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007 north of toronto, canada - but it could be worse, London Ontario Canada last night got 20" of snow Brrrrrrrrrrrr ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Thanks Arthur. I think starting back slowly on a treadmill (not yet of course!) like you, is a great idea. We live on the side of a hill, so walks outside will be for when I am an expert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 : I just returned from PT. Besides the exercises and stretches, they had me on a recumbent bike for 12 minutes and a treadmill for 8 minutes today. So I'm slowly working back to normal. Slowly is the key. My PTs are very careful to warn people about not overdoing it, which is good advice. Especially for me because when I don't exercise even one day, I feel like I haven't worked out for a month. I'm heeding the advice not to overdo it. I encourage you to remember that, too. --Arthur Harnett <wjkh@...> wrote: Thanks Arthur. I think starting back slowly on a treadmill (not yet of course!) like you, is a great idea. We live on the side of a hill, so walks outside will be for when I am an expert! Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 you folks who have exercised all along are sure lucky because i have not and i could kick myself in the big ol butt for not doing so, for letting my body go like i did. hugs,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007 : I just returned from PT. Besides the exercises and stretches, they had me on a recumbent bike for 12 minutes and a treadmill for 8 minutes today. So I'm slowly working back to normal. Slowly is the key. My PTs are very careful to warn people about not overdoing it, which is good advice. Especially for me because when I don't exercise even one day, I feel like I haven't worked out for a month. I'm heeding the advice not to overdo it. I encourage you to remember that, too. --Arthur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 I agree. It is never too late. --Arthur Harnett <wjkh@...> wrote: It's never too late Lindy - I was a couch potato until my mid 30's, when the onset of arthritis gave me a wake-up call -----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of lindySent: Saturday, 9 December 2006 12:25 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: Re: Re: Arthur - exercise you folks who have exercised all along are sure lucky because i have not and i could kick myself in the big ol butt for not doing so, for letting my body go like i did. hugs,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007 : I just returned from PT. Besides the exercises and stretches, they had me on a recumbent bike for 12 minutes and a treadmill for 8 minutes today. So I'm slowly working back to normal. Slowly is the key. My PTs are very careful to warn people about not overdoing it, which is good advice. Especially for me because when I don't exercise even one day, I feel like I haven't worked out for a month. I'm heeding the advice not to overdo it. I encourage you to remember that, too. --Arthur Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 I'm 41 Lindy and YAY Donna lindy <everyothername.istakencenturytel (DOT) net> wrote: i have forgotten, how old are you now wendy? i do intend on getting fit; absolutely! i haven't always been overweight and out of shape. there was a d Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 donna, this is great news. i'm so glad you're finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. hugs ~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007 And there will be again, Lindy. It's tough to stay in shape when you're in constant pain. Just wait until spring. And summer will be even better. Today's my three-month anniversary for my BTKRs, and it's been a good week. I've turned the corner! I carried Christmas decorations up the steps last night. Of course, I'm feeling it now. Do too much and take one step back. But after all my pain, impatience, pushing myself, doubts and worries, I think these knees are actually going to work! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 donna, well 30 minues twice a day for me would be pushing it a lot. i am very out of shape and in a lot of pain. i wish i had a pool to go to. and thank you for the compliment, donna. you're a sweetie. hugs, lindy lou You can do a lot in 44 days to strengthen and increase flexibility, Lindy. The pool is the easiest place to do it. Your weather is not going to allow you to exercise in the great outdoors. But sounds like you have the equipment right there at home. 30 minutes twice a day fpr 44 days -- not at all shabby! That's a lot of work. You don't have to look like a supermodel -- save that for one year after surgery. :-) But you sure could build some strength and flexibility in 44 hours! I swam and did water aerobics. I'm no olympic champion, bit it greatly eased my pain and helped me to start getting out of bed immediately. I saw picture, and you are an attractive woman. So don't go beating yourself up here. I'll tell everyone I know better. :-) Warm regards, Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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