what exercises can I do?

Hi Deni.

wow u r in the thick of it. Hang in there it will pass. Eating is a good thing my doc said u need 2400 calories a day to heal properly and quickly. I drink Boost a protein drink. Eat All the right foods. Of course chocolate always fixes everything. There's nothing better than inhaling a Hershey's chocolate bar occasionally.Theres videos online for exercises for the people in with limited mobility just do a google..

Or ask UR dr to ask PT TO SEND U SOME PRINT OUTs THEY HAVE & CAN EMAIL TO U.

OPPS FORGOT TO TAKE THE CAPS off again.. Sorry....not yelling. Mabe a bit blind but not raising my voice. 

Cheer up or they will send the little men in white coates to carry u away, he he ha ha hoho..he he... I know music is good, listening to UR fav tunes helps me and drink a lot of water to stave of hungar and munching.. I also look for mini series to watch I can order on tv. I keep a bowl of grapes near by to munch on . Healthy snacks ...

CHEERS

HOPE

 

Hi 

afraid you won't be doing any walking for at least 6 weeks and then only after x rays show the bones have healed well. Tying to do too much too soon will only cause the feet to swell. As far as exercises are concerned you could try using gym bands. You can give your upper body a work out with them. Also you can work on your leg muscles lying on your back or sitting down. Do not however put any pressure on the toe joiint. After. 6 weeks inactivity I found that my calf muscles were aching once I started walking. Then it was my back. I am however very active and now have no major problems. I am about 20 weeks post op. As far as boredom is concerned good books and Netflix worked for me. Good luck with your recovery.

 

Deni, this sounds familiar, I did gain some weight, about 1kg but thats ok, I just enjoyed the chocolate.  I did combine that with exercise though. If you are reasonably fit and exercise normally then you can do some exercises which do not impact your feet. You can work out your own but for the first couple of weeks I did the cheat press ups, ie do press ups on the floor but from your knees, not your toes, these are less strenuous than normal I was doing about 50 a session, do those every day. Also do sit ups, or curls depending again on your fitness. Plank can be done too (again from knees, not on toes!). After a few weeks I started squats without any weights but nothing like lunges  for 4 months. Your legs will lose a little muscle mass but they will soon get it back. I found these helped me stay sane and feeling I was keeping on top of my fitness. Good luck.

One thing that helped me now seven weeks post op was to put a mat on the floor right below where I was sitting on the couch.  I would crawl to the floor and do Pilates exercises, arms w weights, etc

Deni,

   This is a difficult process for active people like us who are pretty much always moving. Everyone is different. For me I was able to do ab crunches, seated dumbell curls, womans knee pushups thriughout my whole recovery. I am not recommending it, that's what worked best for me. Also I found not eating so much was the answer to gaining weight. I gained 10 - 13 pounds. The best suggestion is a full surrender, eat well, get your rest and believe it will get better. Good luck. Great place around here.