Just had surgery.

ktom262

i have only been doing this for about a month and have seen results. I am afraid after having surgery, I might start to gain it back. I cannot work out for another 2 weeks...

Reprocess

Even doing workout will help you. Remember its not the reason for weight lose. Just keep sticking to your calories goal.

schillewis

I've heard many people say "weight loss happens in the kitchen"...so as long as you're staying within your calorie goals, you'll be fine. I had major surgery two years ago and couldn't exercise for nearly six months. When I started going to the gym I was woefully out of shape. But six months later, I'm stronger/healthier than before the surgery! The best thing you can do for yourself is to allow your body the time to properly recover from surgery. Then slowly start working out again and you'll be right on track. Good luck!\

Panda_Poptarts

ktom262 wrote: »

i have only been doing this for about a month and have seen results. I am afraid after having surgery, I might start to gain it back. I cannot work out for another 2 weeks...

I just HAD to reply to this.

I had a pretty major surgery on July 22nd, and was benched for nearly 3 weeks- on the couch, pain meds, limited walking, you name it.

I gained a total of 3 pounds of water weight, that popped right back off about a week after getting up and moving again. Keep an eye on what you eat, and you'll be fine

Here's wishing you a speedy recovery!

Cheers,
Jess

Sallybally55

weight loss really is all about what you eat.. body composition (what that weight looks like) happens in the gym. I've unfortunately crushed (according to my doctor) a bone in my foot and have been unable to workout (or even really walk) since May 13th and have at least another month until it's completely healed and I've lost 15 pounds since then (out of the 40 to goal). Could I have lost more if I was working out and increasing my calorie expenditure??? probably -but I'm pretty happy with where I am.. Don't stress. At the very least not gaining during this time is a win... just focus on healing and getting healthy again.

Chicasonamission

Thanx to the ones who responded....I'm having issues too and can't work out so I feel like that will hurt my weight lost but even when I was working out (almost everyday) I wasn't losing because I was still eating anything and every thing I wanted in much larger scale. Hoping this time around to do better even without working out.

pstegman888

The good news is...the best thing for healing is lots of protein...your appetite might be reduced due to pain meds...you won't be able to run to the store for junk food, so if you stock up on fruits & veggies, that's what you'll have on hand...if physical therapy is part of your recovery, it will get you back in the habit of exercising regularly...and you can spend your recovery time surfing these inspirational success stories, lol!

tiggerlove

I'm getting ready to have a total knee replacement in the next 2 wks. I already started to make sure I get my shakes in and protein etc. I won't be able to do leg work but I will be doing upper body work.

jenlo1971

I had back surgery on 7/7 and then again on 7/20. Had a herniated disc for a year before that. So while I did try and log and did "ok" I could not exercise- I maintained pretty well til the first surgery. I gained approximately 15 lbs in a month. I've already lost about half of it in the last 2-3 weeks. I feel fabulous- so I don't even care. I have been walking and doing yoga and can literally feel my body get stronger each day which is so exciting after being a couch potato for a year! Just concentrate on staying healthy- get back on track with your exercise as soon as you can.