Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 You are doing great Marcia to get in 5 days a week and your post serves as encouragement to all of us. I was so good getting in 5-6 days a week, but as I have fallen below 20%, I am more like 4 or 5 days, and lately more 4 than 5. I better not keep up my trend to reduce the number of days I work out! I want to be in top shape for my transplant. I am sure it will be hard to start all over after my transplant, but I will get back up to speed as quickly as I can. How long after the transplant before you were given the green light to start working out again? Just curious to know what I can expect. Thanks, In a message dated 12/5/2004 11:17:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, newlife_oct_2002@... writes: > Well Ladies > > I'm a Bally's girl myself *smile*. I have been going there religiously for > many years. I wasn't allowed of course after my transplant. As soon as I > got the go ahead I was off and walking (slowly) on the treadmill. I make it a > point to at least get there 4-5 (mostly 5) days out of the week. The classes > are fun and sometimes the elliptical machine with my CD player works just > fine. I'm starting to fall in love with the spinning class lately. Your feel > obligated to finish the class even if your tired. (note: you can always turn > the tension down...lol..I do when needed). > > Those of you who are not on board...I encourage you...implore > you...challenge you to get active. You feel so much better when you do, and of course your > heart will always thank you. > As long as your Dr. gives you the go ahead, start small by walking and work > your way up. Let's try and attack the affects of the prednisone and improve > your body on a whole. > > Good Luck...keep me posted on your progress! ((HUGS)) > > Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Actually, to tell you the truth I was told to start moving around the day after my transplant. I was making circles around the nurses station trying to get my strength back. With a nurses assistance at first, of course. Slow at first, then as the days continued the speed increased. I can still hear the nurses asking me to slow down, and me convincing them that I'm fine. LOL There was a bike on the floor but they told me I was unable to use it. Can't recall the reason...it could have been the catheter or just a percaution. My doctor encouraged me to keep active...it was just the lifting I really had to be careful of 10lbs is not a lot. So, when you get home from your transplant...feel free to go on your treadmill and work your way back slowly. I know your doctor will tell you the same thing unless there is a reason he/she wants you to hold back. Making sure your active before transplant helps you to recover so much faster. Keep up the good work! Your doing very well *clapping hands* Marcia W4JC@... wrote: You are doing great Marcia to get in 5 days a week and your post serves as encouragement to all of us. I was so good getting in 5-6 days a week, but as I have fallen below 20%, I am more like 4 or 5 days, and lately more 4 than 5. I better not keep up my trend to reduce the number of days I work out! I want to be in top shape for my transplant. I am sure it will be hard to start all over after my transplant, but I will get back up to speed as quickly as I can. How long after the transplant before you were given the green light to start working out again? Just curious to know what I can expect. Thanks, In a message dated 12/5/2004 11:17:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, newlife_oct_2002@... writes: > Well Ladies > > I'm a Bally's girl myself *smile*. I have been going there religiously for > many years. I wasn't allowed of course after my transplant. As soon as I > got the go ahead I was off and walking (slowly) on the treadmill. I make it a > point to at least get there 4-5 (mostly 5) days out of the week. The classes > are fun and sometimes the elliptical machine with my CD player works just > fine. I'm starting to fall in love with the spinning class lately. Your feel > obligated to finish the class even if your tired. (note: you can always turn > the tension down...lol..I do when needed). > > Those of you who are not on board...I encourage you...implore > you...challenge you to get active. You feel so much better when you do, and of course your > heart will always thank you. > As long as your Dr. gives you the go ahead, start small by walking and work > your way up. Let's try and attack the affects of the prednisone and improve > your body on a whole. > > Good Luck...keep me posted on your progress! ((HUGS)) > > Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Actually, to tell you the truth I was told to start moving around the day after my transplant. I was making circles around the nurses station trying to get my strength back. With a nurses assistance at first, of course. Slow at first, then as the days continued the speed increased. I can still hear the nurses asking me to slow down, and me convincing them that I'm fine. LOL There was a bike on the floor but they told me I was unable to use it. Can't recall the reason...it could have been the catheter or just a percaution. My doctor encouraged me to keep active...it was just the lifting I really had to be careful of 10lbs is not a lot. So, when you get home from your transplant...feel free to go on your treadmill and work your way back slowly. I know your doctor will tell you the same thing unless there is a reason he/she wants you to hold back. Making sure your active before transplant helps you to recover so much faster. Keep up the good work! Your doing very well *clapping hands* Marcia W4JC@... wrote: You are doing great Marcia to get in 5 days a week and your post serves as encouragement to all of us. I was so good getting in 5-6 days a week, but as I have fallen below 20%, I am more like 4 or 5 days, and lately more 4 than 5. I better not keep up my trend to reduce the number of days I work out! I want to be in top shape for my transplant. I am sure it will be hard to start all over after my transplant, but I will get back up to speed as quickly as I can. How long after the transplant before you were given the green light to start working out again? Just curious to know what I can expect. Thanks, In a message dated 12/5/2004 11:17:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, newlife_oct_2002@... writes: > Well Ladies > > I'm a Bally's girl myself *smile*. I have been going there religiously for > many years. I wasn't allowed of course after my transplant. As soon as I > got the go ahead I was off and walking (slowly) on the treadmill. I make it a > point to at least get there 4-5 (mostly 5) days out of the week. The classes > are fun and sometimes the elliptical machine with my CD player works just > fine. I'm starting to fall in love with the spinning class lately. Your feel > obligated to finish the class even if your tired. (note: you can always turn > the tension down...lol..I do when needed). > > Those of you who are not on board...I encourage you...implore > you...challenge you to get active. You feel so much better when you do, and of course your > heart will always thank you. > As long as your Dr. gives you the go ahead, start small by walking and work > your way up. Let's try and attack the affects of the prednisone and improve > your body on a whole. > > Good Luck...keep me posted on your progress! ((HUGS)) > > Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 : To make the weight thing easier to remember, my tx team said for the first month or two, nothing heavier than a half gallon of milk. After that for another couple of months, nothing heavier than a gallon. " M. Smile " wrote: Actually, to tell you the truth I was told to start moving around the day after my transplant. I was making circles around the nurses station trying to get my strength back. With a nurses assistance at first, of course. Slow at first, then as the days continued the speed increased. I can still hear the nurses asking me to slow down, and me convincing them that I'm fine. LOL There was a bike on the floor but they told me I was unable to use it. Can't recall the reason...it could have been the catheter or just a percaution. My doctor encouraged me to keep active...it was just the lifting I really had to be careful of 10lbs is not a lot. So, when you get home from your transplant...feel free to go on your treadmill and work your way back slowly. I know your doctor will tell you the same thing unless there is a reason he/she wants you to hold back. Making sure your active before transplant helps you to recover so much faster. Keep up the good work! Your doing very well *clapping hands* Marcia W4JC@... wrote: You are doing great Marcia to get in 5 days a week and your post serves as encouragement to all of us. I was so good getting in 5-6 days a week, but as I have fallen below 20%, I am more like 4 or 5 days, and lately more 4 than 5. I better not keep up my trend to reduce the number of days I work out! I want to be in top shape for my transplant. I am sure it will be hard to start all over after my transplant, but I will get back up to speed as quickly as I can. How long after the transplant before you were given the green light to start working out again? Just curious to know what I can expect. Thanks, In a message dated 12/5/2004 11:17:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, newlife_oct_2002@... writes: > Well Ladies > > I'm a Bally's girl myself *smile*. I have been going there religiously for > many years. I wasn't allowed of course after my transplant. As soon as I > got the go ahead I was off and walking (slowly) on the treadmill. I make it a > point to at least get there 4-5 (mostly 5) days out of the week. The classes > are fun and sometimes the elliptical machine with my CD player works just > fine. I'm starting to fall in love with the spinning class lately. Your feel > obligated to finish the class even if your tired. (note: you can always turn > the tension down...lol..I do when needed). > > Those of you who are not on board...I encourage you...implore > you...challenge you to get active. You feel so much better when you do, and of course your > heart will always thank you. > As long as your Dr. gives you the go ahead, start small by walking and work > your way up. Let's try and attack the affects of the prednisone and improve > your body on a whole. > > Good Luck...keep me posted on your progress! ((HUGS)) > > Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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