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Lirpa2002 · June 27th, 2003, 08:06 AM

Hi. Just wondering if I could get to know others who are trying to lose weight and who have had back surgeries or procedures and/or who is still in a lot of pain like myself. I used to be in great shape before my operation then I could hardly walk, quit exercising, and blew up like a blimp, lol... Also, my metabolism is really sluggish.

Anybody on the board like me? Regardless, I am sooo looking forward to losing weight!

skylar and noah mom · June 27th, 2003, 11:26 AM

hey girl in same boat,I was in a car accident, and broke neck and pelvis.It is hard for me to find exercises that don't hurt my back, and neck.I have been trying to exercise,walking I do crunches I can't do very many though.Have you ever tried towel crunch.You put a towel behind your head for support.Abs are my worst spot,but i am trying to work on them.Ihope I help you some. lori

CocoYogaGirl · August 7th, 2005, 06:02 AM

Hi Ladies! I too suffer from cronic back pain. I have two bulging disc and arthritis of the spine. There have been days when I could not walk. When you can't walk you can't exercise

And I packed on thirty pounds! (also tried to self medicate with alchol for the pain) I have lost 6 of my thirty and hoping for a great outcome! I now do yoga three times a week (completely changed my life and got rid of the back pain) and cardio/weights three days a week. I would not wish that pain on any body!! I do think losing weight does lessen the pain. All the best to you guys!

Coco

Princess S · August 11th, 2005, 08:16 AM

I'm not sure what its called I forget, but as a young child I got an illness that caused my hip bones and joints to start going soft... So I have had lots of surgeries and procedures done to fix it up, such as a brace and pins in my hips. I can't do much and if I do I have to break for a week or so just to give my body a rest... Some times the pain is so bad now I cry like a baby or I can't walk. I personally found now that I lost so much weight, it hasn't helped one bit

I haven't been working out in about a couple because I have been in so much pain and now with TOM here I can't move much-the winters are worse for me, as the cold hits my bones it stays and I seise up-I should maybe move out of Canada eh? lol
Slow and steady is my advice and don't push your self to hard-if it hurts-stop!!

Educator · August 14th, 2005, 07:15 AM

I have always had a really difficult time with chronic lower back pain. As I have began my weightloss adventure, I have prepared myself already in advance that I will only do what I can do and thats all! No more and no less. I have another area in which I post often and I just spoke on this same topic. I am not sure if its the pilates that I am doing at home every evening, but I sure have a tendency to believe that is what has been helping me. It is really being able to focus on the body and mind overall. Have you ever tried the pilates approach? I recommend the Crunch series myself, but PLEASE StarT OFF SLOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW! Nothing is worth hurting your body, I really enjoy the one that focus' on the belly, butt, and thights. It's called *Pick Your Spot PILATES* and again its from the Crunch series. You can pick it up at any local WalMart, Target etc. It shouldn't run more than $10-$12 bucks, but it sure has helped me out A TON!!!!!!! Hope this can help you out too, let me know! Good Luck!

June 27th, 2003, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
skylar and noah mom Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ms Posts: 49 Lost Weight: 5 pounds Current Weight: 140 Goal Weight: 120	hey girl in same boat,I was in a car accident, and broke neck and pelvis.It is hard for me to find exercises that don't hurt my back, and neck.I have been trying to exercise,walking I do crunches I can't do very many though.Have you ever tried towel crunch.You put a towel behind your head for support.Abs are my worst spot,but i am trying to work on them.Ihope I help you some. lori YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU SET YOUR MIND TOO

August 7th, 2005, 06:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
CocoYogaGirl Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 37 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 5\' 11" Goal Weight: 160	Hi Ladies! I too suffer from cronic back pain. I have two bulging disc and arthritis of the spine. There have been days when I could not walk. When you can't walk you can't exercise And I packed on thirty pounds! (also tried to self medicate with alchol for the pain) I have lost 6 of my thirty and hoping for a great outcome! I now do yoga three times a week (completely changed my life and got rid of the back pain) and cardio/weights three days a week. I would not wish that pain on any body!! I do think losing weight does lessen the pain. All the best to you guys! Coco SW-191 CW-182 GW-164 BY 12/24/05 1ST-GW 175 BY 9/30/05 HEIGHT 5' 11" INCHES LOST START 7/22 NOW 8/10 LTD ARM 13.5 12.5 -1 WAIST 31.5 29.5 -2 BUST 40 39.5 -.5 HIPS 41.5 40.5 -1 THIGH 26.5 25.25 -1.25 BRA LINE31.25 31.25 -.0 NECK 12.75 12.5 -.25 BUTT 43.5 43. -.5 ANKLE 8.25 7.75 -.5 WRIST 6. 5.75 -.25 7.25 INCHES LOST

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June 27th, 2003, 08:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lirpa2002 Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 24 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 207 Goal Weight: 135	Hi. Just wondering if I could get to know others who are trying to lose weight and who have had back surgeries or procedures and/or who is still in a lot of pain like myself. I used to be in great shape before my operation then I could hardly walk, quit exercising, and blew up like a blimp, lol... Also, my metabolism is really sluggish. Anybody on the board like me? Regardless, I am sooo looking forward to losing weight!

August 11th, 2005, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Princess S Wonder Phenster Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,874 Lost Weight: 0lbs	I'm not sure what its called I forget, but as a young child I got an illness that caused my hip bones and joints to start going soft... So I have had lots of surgeries and procedures done to fix it up, such as a brace and pins in my hips. I can't do much and if I do I have to break for a week or so just to give my body a rest... Some times the pain is so bad now I cry like a baby or I can't walk. I personally found now that I lost so much weight, it hasn't helped one bit I haven't been working out in about a couple because I have been in so much pain and now with TOM here I can't move much-the winters are worse for me, as the cold hits my bones it stays and I seise up-I should maybe move out of Canada eh? lol Slow and steady is my advice and don't push your self to hard-if it hurts-stop!!

August 14th, 2005, 07:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Educator Platinum Phenster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921 Lost Weight: 52 lbs. down and 23 lbs, to go!!!! Current Weight: 142 Goal Weight: 115	I have always had a really difficult time with chronic lower back pain. As I have began my weightloss adventure, I have prepared myself already in advance that I will only do what I can do and thats all! No more and no less. I have another area in which I post often and I just spoke on this same topic. I am not sure if its the pilates that I am doing at home every evening, but I sure have a tendency to believe that is what has been helping me. It is really being able to focus on the body and mind overall. Have you ever tried the pilates approach? I recommend the Crunch series myself, but PLEASE StarT OFF SLOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW! Nothing is worth hurting your body, I really enjoy the one that focus' on the belly, butt, and thights. It's called Pick Your Spot PILATES and again its from the Crunch series. You can pick it up at any local WalMart, Target etc. It shouldn't run more than $10-$12 bucks, but it sure has helped me out A TON!!!!!!! Hope this can help you out too, let me know! Good Luck!