Now what?

[k5mitch]

I have worked out on and off for the last 25 years. I am 53 year old male with multiple surgeries.

1996 left elbow surgery - Cubital Tunnel Release Surgery.
1998 right elbow surgery - Cubital Tunnel Release Surgery.
1998 low back surgery - laminectomy discectomy L4 – L5
(Dr. wanted to do fusion at L4- L5 but I opted not too).
C5-C6 narrowing
Plus more but it gets boring.

In April I decided to do something about my weight I was up to 260 lbs, so far I have lost 20 lbs and would like to lose another 15. My problem is I was involved in a motorcycle crash on Saturday do to a faulty rear tire. I was lucky and came away with only a much bruised right thigh, sore ribs and a grade 3 shoulder separation and road rash.

My doctor told me to get rid of the sling in a few days and start improving the range of motion in my right shoulder. I took it off when I got home and it feels better already. Anyone know how long it will be before I can start lifting again and what I should do in the mean time so I can stay some what in shape.

I never have lifted with a lot of weight since my back surgery, and walking is limited to 30 minutes do to the low back pain, any input is appreciated I don’t want to go backwards.

[Boss Man]

I'd give it at least another week to lift, but in the mean time stick to bodyweighted stuff.

[k5mitch]

Thanks

[ManOfSteel025]

Definitely give yourself plenty of time to recuperate on the lifting. Try doing some light cardio. The stair machine is excellent for weight loss without any jarring impact that would hurt your lower back. Level 6 for 30 minutes, and you won't want to do anything else after.