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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: HSM on November 13, 2008, 11:14:26 AM
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I think us guys and gals can drink a decent amount but you must sweat it off otherwise you'll be having 2-3 litres coming off you every few days.
I found that playing the Nintendo Wii is a good way to sweat! Honestly people I'm not joking! It feels like a game at first but before you know it, it's exercise! Give it a try if you want to drink more fluid in your day, what have you got to lose?
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i'll give it a wirl after xmas day. :thumbup;
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I've played tennis and bowling on that system. You really do work up a good sweat!
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My brothers and sisters gave me the game after my amputation and I have yet to find time to figure out how to use it. I guess I should soon...Boxman
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My uncle is 88 years old and lives with his wife of 60 years in an assisted living facility...... He is on a Wii "Bowling League"! No Joke!! He has a shirt with his name on the back and everything!
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That's great. Good for him. :clap;
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swimming is also good
no sweat - I guess
but I can have more fluids
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My uncle is 88 years old and lives with his wife of 60 years in an assisted living facility...... He is on a Wii "Bowling League"! No Joke!! He has a shirt with his name on the back and everything!
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:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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Awesome, see everyone age really is just a number. Well for those who want to know more, the boxing is brilliant to do to force sweat especially if you're a competitive person! And I don't know from personal experience but have heard several times Wii Fit is good for exercise. For example you have to race against players and the faster you run on the sensor, the faster your avatar runs! Fantastic all that without even leaving the front door!
Sorry if I sounded like a salesman. lol.
HSM
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From time to time I spend an hour in the sauna - that takes off around 500ml or so which can really help... and it's kind of relaxing too :)
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Our kids are getting us the wii fit for Christmas and they got Len some flying games. I hope it's as fun as everyone has said and I could use some sweating. :rofl;
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Hey all wii fans. Check out this link. It's my friend Jack! His previous invention is the motion sensor that tells your car's airbag when to pop. He is a very fun guy.
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/fortune/0704/gallery.fortune_innovators.fortune/13.html
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Cool. :thumbup;
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OK folks, help me out. I have been left in the dust by technology. I too have contemplated getting Wii since before last Christmas as a way to increase activity in this household. But when I look at it I haven't got a clue!!!
1. Are there multiple models? If so, which one should I get?
2. Do I need to buy games for it? Again, which ones for good activity particularly for wheelchair/seated use?
3. Do I need "thingies" for our hands?
Thanks in advance!
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(Christmas is coming yet again.)
Alene
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Ok aharris2, here's what you need to know.
As far as I know there is only one model, So it's not like the Playstation 3.
Some games won't make you break a sweat such as bowling and golf. But can be very fun especially when playing with others.
The Wii remote you are talking about is included in the package upon purchase of the Wii, if you then wish to buy games such as mariokart (racing game) normally it has a plastic steering wheel with the game and for a game like that there is a slot for the Wii remote to go into. So the Wii remote is the core controller everything else you see is just for the feel of a game. The steering wheel on it's own is just a piece of plastic.
The "Wii fit" game is good for sweating but not good for wheelchair users. As it requires running on the board/sensor.
A game called "Wii Sports" has 5 games in 1. Which are tennis, boxing, bowling, golf and baseball. They are all fun and the boxing is wonderful if you want to sweat. The Wii remote requires use of both hands, not the legs.
That's as much as I know at the moment, If anyone wants anymore advice feel free to pm me, I'll be more than willing to help.
Take Care
HSM
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Thanks HSM, maybe this year Santa will have it all figured out!
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No problem I just hope it was clear enough............I'm no doctor but I'm looking for ways to make dialysis easier on everyone and that's one method so far. Let's hope we all keep discovering new ideas.
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It does sound like fun. I'm too lazy though... :rofl;
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Yeah it is fun! It can get frustrating at times if you're very competitive but on the whole it's brilliant for the usual non - gamer. It's great for parties, the perfect ice - breaker!
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Should be getting a Wii Fit soon so I'll be able to drink more fluid, yay! P.S I'm very careful how much I drink, most sessions having less than 500ml off myself.
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The best way I'm finding to make life easier on me fluid-wise, is to eat a VERY low sodium diet (less than 900 mg per day). I could actually go even lower, but my blood sodium level is already slightly below the reference range, and I don't want to become hyponatremic.
With so little sodium intake, I'm less thirsty all the time, and any water I drink goes right out of me in urine. I can void my bladder just before starting 3 hours of HD, and then I have to pee again just after the HD is over.
On the Internet, I saw a study by some British nephrologists that found that, as they put it: If you drastically lower your sodium intake, your fluid intake will practically take care of itself in many cases.
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My Medical Director says that all the time :secret;
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Boxman drink a beer while you do the wii bowling it is lots of fun
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I tried to play racket ball (Just Me) yesterday. I was sweating! I chased that freaking ball for miles. Now I know what a Golden Retriever must feel like! :(
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Man, I wish i could afford a Wii! I really want the Wii Fit!
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Marvin loves playing the Wii that my nephews have -- but Marvin can't sweat (hasn't since he started dialysis 14 years ago -- isn't that a strange thing?).
Here's another way to increase your fluid intake -- go on home hemo. You're "allowed" a little more fluid because you're taking it off every day (or six days a week, in Marvin's case).
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My daughter came home the other day bone tired. Then she said she had been playing Wii tennis! I couldn't believe how much energy that thing used up!
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We have a Wii and we play the Baseball and the Tennis every weekend I wake up sore on Sunday from a Saturday night of playing wii.
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:rofl; ReRun.....
I agree that Wii game takes a toll on you. I didnt believe it until i played the bowling and baseball games and woke up the next day. Sore for sure...
But fun :-)