u/shirelyanne

Hello! I am asking for any thoughts or tips you guys may have to help me out.
I am obese, working on my weight and diet seriously.
Last year I had a series of horrible illnesses back to back- it caused me to barely move from my bed or chair much at all for months and months.
Ever since then. My legs and lower back are deconditioned, and walking through a store is nearly too painful to handle. I also have a chronic pain condition.
I’m working with doctors and physical therapist, but the main goal is slowly gaining muscle back to support my lower back and regain strength in my legs (while losing body weight).
I’ve been doing that sitting elliptical machine and it will raise my heart rate to about 100, but I feel like I’m ready to start a few machines.

What machines or things should I do to start strengthening my core and legs to take the pressure off my lower back? And how do I begin? Keep in mind my size.

A friend of a friend had bariatric surgery and he died of sepsis 3 days later. He had the surgery to live longer for his sons. I’m trying to process that possibly happening to me… did anyone else fear this??

I’ve posted here before so some may know I have a severe weight and chronic pain problem. This year I am focusing more than ever on my health and wellness and making major changes.
I’ve gone to the gym in the past but it’s been a VERY long time.
As a big person… it feels like everyone is looking and thinking “yikes. That’s so gross.”
But I went tonight. I did what professionals recommended.
I’m going back tomorrow.

I am already obese- but last year I was sick over and over and over and it had me sitting in a recliner over half the year (covid, pneumonia, flu A, etc.). Since then, walking- even a small amount- hurts my legs tremendously. I sincerely mean the pain is horrible. My shins, my calves, my knees, my hips.
Also, my lower back. So bad.
I refuse to use those carts at stores and things and have kids so I am living my life but just in so much pain. I cannot even stand long enough to do dishes or cook a meal now.

I have increased protein, water, electrolytes, and decreased fast food/processed sugar.

My doctor gave me a muscle relaxer to sleep and put me on a path for weight loss surgery but otherwise… it feels like I’m hopeless.
I know I’m so de conditioned. My pain never goes away. Heating pads help I guess. I’ve tried some physical therapy but it put me in such a bad inflammation pain flair up I was barely able to walk to my car.

Someone help me. Give me some kind of wisdom or plan or help. I take magnesium at night.