Alternative to walking after surgery

[gotime0810 71]

What are alternatives to walking after surgery?

I have peroneal tendonitis and am currently in a boot to restrict movement. I will force myself to walk at the hospital, but I won't be able to take walks on a regular basis. I do have a stationery recumbent bike. Would that be okay to use?

I'm going to talk to my surgeon on Tuesday but also wanted to get thoughts and suggestions here.

[VelvetSpank 36]

Oh that's complex and tough. I'm pre-op and have no advice but I do hope you feel better. Best of luck !!!

[Torriluv87 300]

I honestly doubt i walked as much as most of the people here. I have a really bad back and had a flare up after getting home after my stay in the hospital. I just slowly paced my room or the hallway of my apartment a couple times a day until i felt better. Take your time and do what you can.

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[joeg 27]

I would say something is better than nothing. Just do what you can do and like my surgeon always says your body will let you know whats best for you good luck on your journey im sure you'll do fine

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[Sosewsue61 3,185]

I think the recumbent bike would be good, it's to get things circulating. Maybe pump your arms up and down some while pedaling.

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

I ruptured a peroneal tendon a number of years ago and used a recumbent elliptical bike - rather than the go around motion it's more of a push back and forth motion which was fine with the boot on. In fact, it's still my fave cardio equipment piece - I have bad knees. Good luck.

[gotime0810 71]

Thank you all. I really appreciate the feedback.

[Karcares 34]

I have bad arthritis in my knee, I walked for just a few minutes in the beginning and then after I got my strength back I got on our recumbent bike at home. Definitely easier for me than walking. But I do find that walking is better for me cardiovascular wise. I say do whatever you can do - it's better than nothing.

[heyvcom 22]

i didnt walk as much as i should have, and i am ok. I probly have more gas pain as a result

tho.

opinion only...any movement is good,

blood pumping and lungs working a bit move out the surgery gas

for me...exercise is

i walk up n down hall a few times, carry a few dishes or do a small chore so it seems i am doing accomplishing something. I am extremely lazy tho...so take this with that in mind.