Losing because I can barely walk without Pain.
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Thanks for all the positivity!
And the negativity -- really?
Anyway - Don't forget to add me if you'd like to! and thanks for all the encouragement!0 -
One bit of advice I can give you right off the bat is to push yourself through some of the pain.
That's been the big difference between my husband and me. We both started this year with pain in our knees and ankles when we walked. I pushed through it, and exercised anyway. The weight has been coming off slowly, but reasonably. He continues to gain weight, because "it hurts to walk" is still a valid excuse in his mind.
If it's so bad you can't breathe, then by all means slow down. But do NOT tell yourself you CAN'T just because it hurts. More often than not, it hurts because those joints are stiff from not moving.
My father in law had both knees replaced and was walking in less than a month. He has lost a lot of weight, and is doing just fine.
Don't allow yourself to keep making excuses. Yes, it hurts. So what? MOVE. You CAN do it!0 -
Hello there, I am new to MFP. Your post caught my attention, but I have different pain, had actually just posted a blog about it right before seeing this post. I hope you get better and meet your goals!!! And maybe your doctor can give you some ideas on strengthening your knee? Worth a shot to ask, and possibly keep it braced while walking and other things. I wish you all the best!!
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Nicole
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Please feel free to add me. Iam on here everyday and I encourage along the way. You can do this ! (See, I started already).0
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One bit of advice I can give you right off the bat is to push yourself through some of the pain.
That's been the big difference between my husband and me. We both started this year with pain in our knees and ankles when we walked. I pushed through it, and exercised anyway. The weight has been coming off slowly, but reasonably. He continues to gain weight, because "it hurts to walk" is still a valid excuse in his mind.
If it's so bad you can't breathe, then by all means slow down. But do NOT tell yourself you CAN'T just because it hurts. More often than not, it hurts because those joints are stiff from not moving.
My father in law had both knees replaced and was walking in less than a month. He has lost a lot of weight, and is doing just fine.
Don't allow yourself to keep making excuses. Yes, it hurts. So what? MOVE. You CAN do it!
Not making excuses, and definitely never said I couldn't, by any means. And I know the difference in a good pain and bad pain. Under the advice of my doctor, I am doing what he says.0 -
HI,
Welcome back!
Your post caught my eye, because I have the same issue.
I have pain in both knees and was told to by my doctor they both needed to be replaced 5 years ago.
Still have not done the surgery.
I can not stand for long periods of time nor walk, so I go swimming around 3X's a week. Great exercise and easy on the joints.
I will send you an invite.:flowerforyou:0 -
Feel free to add me! I joined MFP in OCT 2012, three months later after visiting the ER for some unusual lower back pain I was diagnosed with Kidney Cancer, totally crushed me!!!!! Two weeks after being diagnosed I was in OR having my entire right kidney removed, I was a mess!!!!!!!!!! Luckily the cancer did not spread but I gained all the weight back that i had worked so hard to lose, and I had to start all over again, but this time I am even stronger!!!!!!!!!!!! You can do this, Im here to support you!!! 0
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I added you. :-)
I have a significant amount of weight to rid myself of, so I will definitely be your cheerleader! I have a genetic condition that causes severe pain all through my neck and shoulders, but found that therapeutic yoga has been so beneficial. May be worth checking out classes in your area. :-)0 -
I know exactly how you feel. I am 54 years old and have had arthritis since age 12. I have had my right knee replaced twice because the first one came loose. I recently tore the meniscus in my left knee and per the orthopedic surgeon I need the left knee replaced as well, however he will not do the surgery until I get my BMI down to 38%. It felt so humiliating to have him look me right in the eye and tell me this. At this point, that will require 35 more pounds of weight loss. My weight is coming off very slowly as well because walking and standing hurt very bad. I have joined the local Y and try to get there 2-3 times per week to swim laps. It feels so good to swim, that I often end up overdoing it and am in such pain for days that I can barely move. At my age I am still struggling with learning moderation in all things. Please feel free to add me. If anyone understands knee, ankle, hip and/or back pain, it me. 0
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I understand how terrible it is to barely be able to walk without pain. At the beginning of the year, I spent most of my time sitting around. I'd broken my ankle in two places the previous January and pretty much resigned myself to not ever really recovering (largely because that's what my doctor kept suggesting). I also had bad knees, a bad foot (not even the same one as my ankle injury), a weak back, and frequent shoulder pain.
I'm about a 1000 times better today, so hang in there. Keep working. You're more than welcome to add me, as I have a stronger appreciation for people overcoming physical ailments these days.0 -
Feel free to add me.. it happens as we age unfortunately i too have knee pain .. but i started going to the gym and little bit it feels better along with MFP and my weight loss support group i am gonna kick this and change my lifestyle ... YOU are not alone...0
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I suffer from pain daily also, I have managed to ALMOST meet my goal. I suffer from myofascial pain syndrome. Feel free to add me. It's hard to exercise when you are in pain. I have managed to lose my weight through diet and some exercise. When I hurt, I don't work out. It has taken me almost 2 years just through calorie counting. I need motivation also.0
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The pain in my body is one of the main reasons I know I need to loose weight. It's my body yelling at me, asking me for help. I also have knee pains and worst of all lower back pains to where I can't stand straight
..this all happened when i hit 300 0 -
I actually get the injections in my knees as well. Uncomfortable, but a relief when you're in pain. You're not special, or the only one.
Nice, typical, snotty answers from skinny girls like you and your friends up there though. Automatically lash out and assume I've never looked at a weight chart, gone to Dr's myself for years, had small boned friends with your height, etc. I'm fat, not uneducated. I don't know you personally, luckily, but anyone looking at a chart will see you're thin.
Sorry, no sympathy for a girl at a "normal" weight with a crappy Dr.
Harsh? Sure...but true. I've learned not to sugarcoat. People don't do it for me. Truth.0 -
Hi Tara,
My name is Demetria and I so feel your pain. This is my first time using MFP and I think it is wonderful. I am looking forward to losing weight because my knees are killing me. We have the exact same complaints and I know I need to lose WEIGHT!!!0 -
My answer was not snotty, nor have I had any interaction with her before. I know healthy weight range for my height is 125-169.I actually get the injections in my knees as well. Uncomfortable, but a relief when you're in pain. You're not special, or the only one.
Nice, typical, snotty answers from skinny girls like you and your friends up there though. Automatically lash out and assume I've never looked at a weight chart, gone to Dr's myself for years, had small boned friends with your height, etc. I'm fat, not uneducated. I don't know you personally, luckily, but anyone looking at a chart will see you're thin.
Sorry, no sympathy for a girl at a "normal" weight with a crappy Dr.
Harsh? Sure...but true. I've learned not to sugarcoat. People don't do it for me. Truth.
And by the way, I'm not skinny; I could sell you a ticket to the gun show and wave goodbye at the same time :laugh:
But, OP, feel free to add me, as I do feel your pain.0 -
Hey everyone.
This isn't my first rodeo on MFP. In July-October 2012, I lost about 30lbs. Then, in November 2012, I had to have left Knee Surgery. I gained it all back, plus about 11lbs. My knees are killing me. I can't get up from a sitting position to a standing position without help. I can't get on the floor with my students (I'm a teacher) and it hurts to walk for extended periods of time.
Fearing that I needed knee surgery on my right knee, I went back to my ortho surgeon. All of my x-rays and MRIs are clear. He said it was due to the fact I was "clinically morbidly obese." Those words -- ouch.
I have always been the VERY confident, sexy big girl. Even did plus size lingerie and swimsuits modeling in college....never felt self-conscious about my body - AT ALL - would dress and undress in front of my friends in college, etc...so becoming healthy is NOT a vanity thing for me - But, I HAVE to be able to walk and exercise.
I currently weigh in at 323lbs. This is the heaviest I've EVER been. I don't know what my "goal" is yet as far as numbers - but I want my knees to stop hurting when I walk.
I had a good amount of friends last year, but stopped logging, etc - and a lot of people deleted me (which is totally understandable). Trying to rebuild my support system.
Several things to think about. The morbidly obese woman cannot use "moderation" because she is almost always leptin-resistant (women produce 2 to 3 times as much leptin as do men AT THE SAME BODY FAT LEVEL
) Eating sugar and wheat just contribute to the problem and ultimately lead to insulin resistance (a very high proportion of the morbidly obese are also insulin resistant). Sugar and wheat are both addictive for the morbidly obese. An alcoholic knows that abstaining from alcohol is the wisest course. The same is true for the morbidly obese woman who wants to have a permanent victory over food. It may or may not be necessary to eliminate sugar and wheat but it sure is smart. I stopped the sugar and lost weight. I stopped the wheat and lost more. Sugar consumption has an "anti-satiety" effect that obesity researchers have begun to look at: http://www.foodaddictionsummit.org/index.htm
Pool exercise--saved me from having to have knee replacements. Lifting weights will pare the fat off and maintain your musculature. If I can do it, you can too!0 -
I had left knee surgery on July 1st, 2011, took a long weekend off work, and went back right away.(torn meniscii, bone spurs, arthritus)
For normal everyday work, at a reasonable weight, that would be fine, but as usual, nothing normal...
Hard work, on my knees (owiesss!) and being around um (2 years ago so..) about 255/260
So here I am, knee still hurts, but I use a stationary bike to keep my knee "tracking" good, I log my food, and I'm down to 241.
Every pound you lose, is four pounds less on your knees.
I'm fighting off right knee surgery atm, and I know exactly where you are, and where your coming from, add me if you need 0
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