Thank you so much for the tips it's muchly appreciated! I am a bridesmaid in August and I'm hoping to be able to feel confident walking down the aisle.
Did you exercise at all??
Xx
I've got a really damaged spine so can't do much in the way of exercise due to pain.
I am a taxi driver so at least I am able to keep working till they can sort it out with more surgery.
Driving long distances also has its challenges but I do the most I can.
I've already had two major repairs done to my spine and have wallis devices inserted into 4 facets in my lumber part.
It's degenerative spinal disease so there is nothing I can do to stop further damage. All my consultant can do is repair the joints as they crumble.
Here's the ironic part though..
When I weighed 21st 7lb I never had any pain or problems.
In 2008 when I was 13st I woke up one day and couldn't move or bend.
The pain was excruciating and I could barely walk.
WLS for has been paramount for me to maintain my ability to work and to just be in bearable pain.
Not all about wanting to look good etc (but of course that's a bonus).
I used to be the queen of step aerobics when I was in my teens and really enjoyed the whole workout scene.
I would love to be able to go to the gym at for a power walk but my body just isn't up to it.
If I was able to exercise I don't think I would be as heavy as I am.
But hey ho it is what it is ..
I have a good husband and great kids/grandkids so I'm not complaining .
Do you exercise? Do you intend to post op??
Swimming is a fab all over low impact way to tone and burn cals.
And it's the only thing I can manage ..
Can't power through the water but I do go and swim lengths of breaststroke when I get the chance xx