broken hand

[krugen65]

I am feeling very sad, I broke my hand playing in a state softball tourn. saturday morning. Now I am tring to figure out how to workout. I am hoping once I get a cast put on it won't bother me so much and I will at least be able to do some cardio. Any suggestions or helpful hints from someone that has done this. I never have broken anything before and have no glue what to expect.I didn't go to the urgent care until sunday morning because it was closed when we got back sat. night and didn't want to sit at the emerg. room for hours, so it is very swollen, seeing the ortho. on wed., the doctor said they might have to re set it. ouch!I am afraid of gaining weight from not working out.Family and friends don't understand figured everyone will.

 

[kariev]

sorry to hear about you hand. i'm sure it will feel a little better once you get the cast since it will stabilize it better. You won't gain weight if you stick to your cardio and watch your diet. Most cardio can be done: walking, jogging (treadmill or outside) elliptical without movable arms, recumbant bike, etc. I would also do walking lunges and body weight squats. You can use it with a weighted vest to up the intensity if you have one. Use this time to rest your muscles and focus on your cardio endurance. I hope this helps some. Sorry again.

 

[LaughingWater]

I agree with Kariev ~ cardio and lower body work can be done, and keep your diet tight. I even lost weight while resting a groin injury for 6 weeks mainly because I compensated by being so careful with my diet.

I'm sorry you've been somewhat sidelined. I hope you heal quickly.

 

[GMonkey]

Bummer! I wish you a speedy recovery. In the meantime, do cardio that doesn't involve too much coordination. It would suck to fall down when you don't have both hands to catch yourself.

 

[jonahnah]

I am feeling very sad, I broke my hand playing in a state softball tourn. saturday morning. Now I am tring to figure out how to workout. I am hoping once I get a cast put on it won't bother me so much and I will at least be able to do some cardio. Any suggestions or helpful hints from someone that has done this. I never have broken anything before and have no glue what to expect.I didn't go to the urgent care until sunday morning because it was closed when we got back sat. night and didn't want to sit at the emerg. room for hours, so it is very swollen, seeing the ortho. on wed., the doctor said they might have to re set it. ouch!I am afraid of gaining weight from not working out.Family and friends don't understand figured everyone will.

I'm so sorry to hear about your hand! How did your visit w/ the orthopedist go yesterday? Hope you're doing okay~