Cathe Live workouts after retina reattachment surgery

[Murphymax]

A few weeks ago I had retina reattachment surgery with the gas bubble. I believe that Cathe had this same surgery a few years back.

The bubble has not fully moved through; nevertheless, the surgeon indicated I can resume weight training - not too heavy of weights, no jumping/impact exercises and nothing where I am lying on my back.

I miss my live workouts ( I do downloads) and I wanted to know, around the time of Cathe's surgery are there some live workouts that would meet my limitations. Since Cathe had the same surgery, I thought she might have some workouts she recorded that would support my limitations.

This morning I did the original LMR, upper body, and at the end there were several on the back exercises that I could not do - geez you have no idea how many workouts have that until you are not allowed to be on your back.

Thanks to Cathe, or anyone else, who can make suggestions. I will admit, I have had a ton of surgeries in my life, and this has been the most challenging (and, honestly, scariest) surgery I have experienced). I know getting back to my workouts will help my psychological health.

 

[Debinmi]

@Murphymax, I'm sorry to hear of your needed surgery. Always such a disappointment when we experience an injury/illness and it takes us out of commission for awhile and then puts limitations on us while we fully recover. I couldn't recall when Cathe had that surgery so I did a quick search .... here's one of her updates so I guess I would start looking for Lives after a month or so after this post.

An Update From Cathe

Hi Everyone! In just a few days I will be four weeks out of surgery. I’m so excited to share the great news that I’ve been given clearance to start using the stationary bike 15 minutes a day and I can also begin lifting with no more than 20 pounds of weight for short workouts a few times a...

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[Murphymax]

@Murphymax, I'm sorry to hear of your needed surgery. Always such a disappointment when we experience an injury/illness and it takes us out of commission for awhile and then puts limitations on us while we fully recover. I couldn't recall when Cathe had that surgery so I did a quick search .... here's one of her updates so I guess I would start looking for Lives after a month or so after this post.

An Update From Cathe

Hi Everyone! In just a few days I will be four weeks out of surgery. I’m so excited to share the great news that I’ve been given clearance to start using the stationary bike 15 minutes a day and I can also begin lifting with no more than 20 pounds of weight for short workouts a few times a...

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Debinmi, thank you so much for the link to Cathe's post. I am hopeful maybe Cathe will see my question and provide some feedback on the live workouts. Nevertheless, I will definitely check out the clips for the live workouts after the date of the post you sent. Thank you again!

 

[FitSaxe]

I wish you a prompt and smooth recovery. I have one suggestion for cardio: Stationary-cycling, spinning if you have a bike.

You can modify any lying exercise by seating or standing. You can do standing chest fly inclining your trunk/torso on a 45 degree angle. You can even seat on a mat. You can choose to keep a neutral position and see how you feel. if you do not feel you chest keeping your trunk at a neutral position try inclined position. For the back, you can do rear dealt off the floor. here is a tutorial for you. Take care

 

[Debinmi]

@Murphymax, I was curious as to when Cathe started back up doing Lives after her surgery. This is the first one #347. She modifies or just doesn't do some/many of the exercises. I guess it would be best to speak with your medical provider about modifications and avoidances, or a physical therapist who specializes in this.

ETA: So I checked a few more Lives at the above 347. Cathe's using weights and doing some impact. So it looks like she was cleared by her medical provider within the next week or so to resume activities. Best wishes.

Video Clip of Cathe's Back At It! Bootcamp Live Workout

Attention Cathe Live subscribers: Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 9:30 am EST we’ll be doing “Back At It! Bootcamp” LIVE! Great News Everyone! Masks are officially off and therefore, we are officially back in the house LIVE! So excited to get “back at it”! Let’s celebrate with five classic Bootcamp...

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[FitSaxe]

I know getting back to my workouts will help my psychological health.

Absolutely! Getting back to your workouts will help. based on this below, you have had a green light to resume training. listen to your body and take care.

The bubble has not fully moved through; nevertheless, the surgeon indicated I can resume weight training - not too heavy of weights, no jumping/impact exercises and nothing where I am lying on my back.

 

[Murphymax]

I wish you a prompt and smooth recovery. I have one suggestion for cardio: Stationary-cycling, spinning if you have a bike.

You can modify any lying exercise by seating or standing. You can do standing chest fly inclining your trunk/torso on a 45 degree angle. You can even seat on a mat. You can choose to keep a neutral position and see how you feel. if you do not feel you chest keeping your trunk at a neutral position try inclined position. For the back, you can do rear dealt off the floor. here is a tutorial for you. Take care

Thank you, FitSaxe, for the well wishes and for responding. Yes, I can definitely modify the lying exercises, which is what I did this morning; nevertheless, I was hoping to have some live workouts that I could do start to finish without needing to make accommodations. I did not realize how many upper body workouts include the need to lie down. ;-).

 

[Murphymax]

@Murphymax, I was curious as to when Cathe started back up doing Lives after her surgery. This is the first one #347. She modifies or just doesn't do some/many of the exercises. I guess it would be best to speak with your medical provider about modifications and avoidances, or a physical therapist who specializes in this.

ETA: So I checked a few more Lives at the above 347. Cathe's using weights and doing some impact. So it looks like she was cleared by her medical provider within the next week or so to resume activities. Best wishes.

Video Clip of Cathe's Back At It! Bootcamp Live Workout

Attention Cathe Live subscribers: Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 9:30 am EST we’ll be doing “Back At It! Bootcamp” LIVE! Great News Everyone! Masks are officially off and therefore, we are officially back in the house LIVE! So excited to get “back at it”! Let’s celebrate with five classic Bootcamp...

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Debinmi, that was so kind of you to go back and look at some of the lives. I did the same. Yes, I think Cathe's instructions were different from what I am being told. Thank you again.