Surgery and restriction on exercise

mlt2908

I'm a little nervous because in a few days, I need to have relatively minor surgery (bladder thing) and I won't be able to exercise like I normally do for 6 weeks. I will be able to start walking but no lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 6 weeks, no running....and I'm nervous that it will be difficult to manage my food intake without having exercise to help balance it out. I am used to being pretty active and this exercise restriction will be really tough. Plus, I love exercising a bit more strenuously for the good way it makes me feel. I feel like I won't be able to maintain weight loss without the exercise I normally do. Anyone else had to experience this and any advice?

ladynocturne

I know it's difficult for me to stick to my calories and I like to exercise so I can eat more, so I understand how you feel.

If you are finding it very difficult, you can change your goal settings to .5lbs per week instead of 1lb. This will allow you 250 extra calories to play with everyday and you should still be able to lose weight, just slower.

I also want to let you know that even a minor surgery and medications can cause water retention so if I were you, I wouldn't even weigh until the 4th or 5th week of recovery.

Personally, if I was getting any kind of surgery, I'd just eat at maintenance until I recovered, it's very taxing and stressful for the human body. It can suppress your immune system and create a higher risk of infection.

healthygreek

You most probably will not be as hungry since you won't be exercising vigorously.
The times I've not been able to workout, my appetite naturally lessened quite a bit.
As soon as you are able start your walking as that will help improve your mood and burn off calories.
You will be conscious of the fact that you can't exercise and adjust your eating accordingly.
It will not be as difficult as you imagine.
Best of luck on your upcoming surgery and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

mlt2908

Thank you!