Sprained ankle. Can’t really walk. Ways to stay active?

[BDME 138]

I lost 30 lbs so far and I’m 2 weeks post op. But last night I sprained my ankle. My main form of exercise has been walking. But I’m not going to be able to do that for at least a week according to my Dr. anybody have any tips on how to stay active in a chair? Lol

[mylighthouse 782]

So sorry to hear about your sprained ankle.

As a person who is dealing with a lot of pain because of 5 abdominal surgeries within the last 2 years, I pretty much cannot get much walking in for exercise. It stinks for sure.

My doctor suggested that when I am laying in bed flat on my back, legs flat on the bed, to do leg lifts. You can also lay on your side and stomach to do them. I also know that when I was going through physical therapy after a big surgery, that you can sit in a chair and do lower leg lifts. You can also get a tension band and do arm exercises or if you have hand weights, use those to work out your arms when sitting.

I hope your ankle feels better soon.

[BDME 138]

Thank you!

[Lannie 135]

You can consider Yoga, there are plenty of videos online that help modify for an ankle injury. Stationary bike is also an option - depends on type of bike whether it will bother your ankle.

When your incisions are healed, swimming is a great option.