Pre-op Workout / Walking Shoes

[DDN 58]

Hi folks,

I'm working hard to stay active and walk as suggested by my surgeon and his team. I walked 5 miles this morning and now I'm suffering with pain in ball of my feet and left ankle. I over-pronate, have very little arch, and I use insoles, an ankle brace, and wear ASICS Road-Running Shoes which are said to help with over-pronation because of the re-engineered heel-clutching system for a more secure and adaptive fit and rear-foot and forefoot Gel cushioning systems.

​Whenever this happened in the past, I have discontinued all activity and become depress because diet alone has not helped me to lose weight. I know that it takes diet and exercise. I am determined to keep it going this time, especially because exercise is necessary even after surgery. Any suggestions on men's walking shoes with good padding and constructed to assist with lifting the inner parts of the foot?

[miiasan 370]

I don't have any suggestions for shoes, but is it possible for you to swim instead - perhaps join the Y? Swimming, Water aerobics, etc. is much better on your body and is a great form of exercise.

[DDN 58]

@@miiasan Thanks so much…great suggestions and I agree. I'm not a swimmer…wish I would have kept-up the lessons when in High School.