Low-Impact Exercise For Overweight Patients

Movement is one of the critical keys to success after weight loss surgery. For some of our patients though, exercise (or even walking) can be a challenge.  Once the weight starts coming off however, patients will see a dramatic improvement in weight-bearing joint pain.  Even so, it’s important to start some form of exercise as soon as possible after surgery.  The definition of exercise can vary from patient to patient.  For some just walking out to get the mail and back can be very challenging.  Below are some very low-impact exercise routines that nearly any patient can do.  Just start off slow and start building your tolerance, even before surgery!

All of these workout routines require no special equipment and can be done at home!

Also check out Joyn – it’s a free site with all sorts of options for patients with any kind of mobility issue. There is even have a section for chair exercises!