There are exercises you can do in a chair. On our local PBS station I've seen these types of workouts. You can also try a google search. Hopefully some of your pain will be resolved with your weight loss.
Shelley :o)

Swimming, exercise ball and chair workouts work. I am getting my knee rebuilt tomorrow so I understand

I have had both my knees replaced and I know how much pain you have. Misrable. I have a recumbent bike and work out in my therapists pool 3 days a week. Does your local YMCA have a pool?

I have had both my knees replaced and I know how much pain you have. Misrable. I have a recumbent bike and work out in my therapists pool 3 days a week. Does your local YMCA have a pool?

I have had both my knees replaced and I know how much pain you have. Misrable. I have a recumbent bike and work out in my therapists pool 3 days a week. Does your local YMCA have a pool?

I have had both my knees replaced and I know how much pain you have. Misrable. I have a recumbent bike and work out in my therapists pool 3 days a week. Does your local YMCA have a pool?

I have had both my knees replaced and I know how much pain you have. Misrable. I have a recumbent bike and work out in my therapists pool 3 days a week. Does your local YMCA have a pool?

Swimming works wonders. I have a knee that is like that and my other one has screws holding it in place. My doctor informs me I need both knees replaced but they will not replace them at my age because they will just be replacing them every five years for someone who is 36yrs old. He said that they are only built for an activity level of a 60 yr old and above and if they replace them and I increase my activity for my age they will wear out more quickly. So I had to get synovial fluid injections which helped tremendously with the daily pain I also take Glucosamine Chondrotin supplements (Joint Juice is the liquid version). Hope that some of this helps. Swimming is the best for it, however, I had a lot of troubles with swimming because of the screws it would put me in pain when I would kick...so most of my swimming was all upper body to propel me through the water. Water aerobics works well too if you have a local college or a YMCA or even some health clubs have pools that offer water aerobics. Right now I just do the treadmill and work my way through it because I can't do the other stuff and don't have the availability of other equipment.

I BOUGHT SOME CHAIR DANCING DVD'S - THEY WERE FUN AND BECAUSE YOU ARE SITTING THERE IS NOT SO MUCH PRESSURE ON YOUR KNEES.

I also have bone on bone arthritis in my left knee. Right knee is also a problem. I get injections of synthetic joint fluid every 6-9 months. That really helps. With those injections, I can walk on a treadmill. I use the treadmill because I can control the incline, and the surface is even with no trip hazards. I have to be careful!

You may find that walking in a pool would work for you. If you can access a pool, give that a try. Some periodic weight training would also be helpful.

Just do whatever you can and don't worry about it. Most of us have challenges to movement. The surgery will improve your overall health so much that you will soon be able to do more than you can imagine. :)

Thanks everyone.

My local Y has swimming but the pool is only open noon - 5pm and since I work 11am - 8pm M-F -- doesn't work for me. Weekends the pool is used by their kids program.

I'm going to look into the chair exercise DVD's. I'm using my stationary bike and it is at least something. I do a fair amount of walking some days at work but other days I'm at my computer all day and those are bad days for the knee.

I'm hoping and praying I'll get some relief with the more weight that comes off. I know one day I"ll just have to suck it up and have the knee replacement.

Before you buy the chair DVDs, there are some great videos on YouTube. Search for chair aerobic.

Good luck!