Can't exercise much

**Bruce** · 08-24-2012 07:23 AM

My wife has MS and had her sleeve 3 weeks ago. Due to her illness she isn't very mobile. One of the reasons she had the sleeve is to loose weight inorder to try and me more mobile. She can't exercise much. Does anyone have any idea what to do? Also is anyone out there who has MS and had the sleeve?

**barrbdoll** · 08-24-2012 07:36 AM

Well if it makes you feel better... A lot of us from what I have witnessed don't really exercise much and the weight still falls off.. I walk here and there, use my Wii and do light toning but I have been very lucky... I'm 37 and healthy otherwise.. At my highest I was 332 and now I am 249 and my surgery was on April 16th. I use toning bands which you can pretty much buy at any sporting goods store and I use them for my arms. They come in a variety of lbs and should be relatively easy for your wife to use.

Good Luck!

**Bruce** · 08-24-2012 07:42 AM

How do you use the exercise bands

**sleave31st** · 08-24-2012 07:57 AM

Can she do any exercises in the pool?

**cruzn2lose** · 08-24-2012 08:12 AM

Water exercise would be great for her!! Using the bands too for toning

**Anissa Christine** · 08-24-2012 08:14 AM

You should encourage your wife to join the forum. I think it would be really great for her. There is something about having "your own voice" that can give you such a great sense of empowerment!

**purplelace70** · 08-24-2012 08:35 AM

I HAVE A SLEEVE, i WILL SHARE THAT i AM NOT AT THIS TIME DOING MUCH ABOUT EXERCISE, HAVING A KNEE REPLACED IN OCT AND PLAN TO GET MORE ACTIVE THEN. I AM LOSING AND FEELING MUCH BETTER, DOING STAIRS, WALKING FURTHER AND GENERALLY MORE ENERGY. I AM 70, FEELING 40. SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE A GREAT SUPPORT FOR HER, DOES SHE READ THE BLOGS? BEST WISHES ON THIS JOURNEY. kEEP IN TOUCH. INTERESTED IN YOUR WIFES PROGRESS AND HOW THE SLEEVE AFFECTS THE MS.

**barrbdoll** · 08-24-2012 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by Bruce

How do you use the exercise bands

There are lots of ways to use them... I stand in the middle and them use them for bicep curls or I will hook them on the door and use them on my legs, etc.. There is a booklet that comes with them that will show you all of the exercises that you can do.

**Mbenson5** · 08-24-2012 09:04 AM

Hi- I am an OT and have worked with many people with MS. Key is not overheating and very little activity at a time to conserve energy. If her energy level is low anyway, activities that are gravity resistant would be recommended. For example, lifting her arms and legs from a sitting position. Swimming is an ideal way to exercise for lots of people due to the temperature but some pools are way too hot so you have to be careful. Definitely no hot tubs or saunas. If you can, try to get into an outpatient clinic where your wife can see an OT or PT and they can assess her needs. Keep us posted and ALWAYS check with her dr. Before starting anything new! Take care!

**irishmadness** · 08-24-2012 11:36 AM

Look up an exercise physiologist(not a trainer) in your area. They should design a comprehensive workout plan that will not only benefit weight loss but also balance,coordination and strength. While water exercise is a very safe bet it's better to have a professional measure her physical ability and make a game plan for the future.One wrong move can result in injury and with MS it must be avoided as much as possible. Best of luck!