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tomvann
03-02-2005, 04:04 PM
Its been 6 months post op. I've lost 105 lbs. I look and feel great. the problem is that I have a very bad back. yesterday I tried out a tread mill for 15 min. Boy let me tell you I thought that I could go another 15 min. with no problem. Well there was a problem, after the workout I sat down for a short time, when I got up my lower back was killing me. It took at least 3 min. for me to stand upright. now I'm worried that I'll do moor damage to my back if I try to workout even with the easyest things like walking.

Any ideas.
thanks Tommy Vann
Regina
03-02-2005, 04:42 PM
Hi Tom glad to see you posting here.

As far as working out and your back I would check with your doctor who takes care of your back.
From what I have heard people with back problems might have a hard time on the treadmill. Just check we don't want to see you laid up.

We can't have you missing our support meeting.
tomvann
03-03-2005, 03:19 PM
Thank.
just a little follow up. when I got up today my hips, not my back were sore. I guess I might have over done it. I'm going to try it again tomorrow so long as my legs,back and hips will allow me to.
Don't worry I won't miss any meetings. What and miss all the fun? HA HA.
DrAllam
03-04-2005, 04:46 PM
Hi Tom,

There are machines that allows you to exercise without having to be standing and stressing your back. I do not know their name but I see them in the gym. Keep up the good work and good luck.
Dr. Allamundefined
gina O
03-05-2005, 09:48 PM
Its been 6 months post op. I've lost 105 lbs. I look and feel great. the problem is that I have a very bad back. yesterday I tried out a tread mill for 15 min. Boy let me tell you I thought that I could go another 15 min. with no problem. Well there was a problem, after the workout I sat down for a short time, when I got up my lower back was killing me. It took at least 3 min. for me to stand upright. now I'm worried that I'll do moor damage to my back if I try to workout even with the easyest things like walking.

Any ideas.
thanks Tommy Vann
Hi tom it gina I think you remember me I was the person that went out with you and Elaine and regina after the meeting in Jan. Well that is great news that you lost 105 lbs . I lost 122 What a great feeling I help your back is doing better. an5.gif