Best exercise for me since I have had knee surgery?

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zita

I had some minor knee surgery a few months ago and am still not totally healed. (I had 50% of the meniscus removed due to a bad tear) I desperately need to exercise to assist in losing weight. Does anyone have a suggestion of something I could do that would not be detrimental to my knee? I am sure that as the weight comes off, I will be able to do more. I just need something to get "jump started" with exercise. Thanks in advance for your help!

Answer
I would consult your surgeon to get a recommendation for physical therapy. Then your insurance would cover all but the co-pay. They will show you exercises that you can practice at home, gym or pool.

Swimming, walking, using a treadmill and stationary bike worked for me in addition to the maintaining a healthy diet and those exercises recommended by the PT. I tried the elliptical, but it was too difficult with my knee. (My surgeon wants me to wait until I am 70 to replace the knee, but I did lose 80#)

Good luck!

What one exercise equipment that is best other than treadmil?

Mr. LOL

I have a cyclo-simulator with my mountain bike on it, an elliptical machine, and a treadmil.

I can't do treadmil due to my bad knee.

I'm getting tired of my ellipticals and the bike.

I'm a hard core aerobic exerciser. Any ideas on other types of equipment other than treadmil?

Answer
Have you tried a recumbent bike? It was what my wife had to use after knee surgery. It helped her get her knee back in shape with low resistance.

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