New to the site and in need of motivation!

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muffintop22
muffintop22 Posts: 12
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Hi all,
My name is Alli and I'm from Australia. I'm brand new to the site but certainly not new to dieting! I have previously lost 10kgs and was very active but this year I injured myself playing netball and required a full knee reconstruction. I was bed-ridden for nearly 2 months and I have now put on all the weight I lost - and then some! I am now 92kgs (202 pounds), the heaviest I have ever been, but I am so restricted in what I can do because of my knee. I used to love running but I am not allowed to run for another month :(

I would love to hear from anyone who has ever been through a similar thing and has been able to lose weight after surgery, I'm really struggling for motivation!

Alli
:)

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  • Maggie1960
    Maggie1960 Posts: 322
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    I can certainly empathize - I broke my pelvis at the end of May and was on bed-rest for 6 weeks, then partially weight bearing with elbow crutches for 8 weeks and I am still not back to full mobility - I am not allowed to do any weight-bearing exercises like running, aerobics, trampolining etc and am restricted to swimming and slow walking. I gained weight of course, and am now aiming to be slender, toned and fit by Christmas. I have an appointment at the fracture clinic on the 22nd September and I am really hoping my Consultant says I can start more intensive exercise.
  • krgoldb
    krgoldb Posts: 2
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    Hi! I just joined tonight, I am on a mission to fit in my clothes again and be healthy for my beautiful children! I have a 6 yr old and a 4 month old! I gained entirely too much weight while pregnant, and I am ready to lose it!
  • muffintop22
    muffintop22 Posts: 12
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    Ohh you poor thing Maggie, that sounds so painful. Good luck with your appointment! I should be able to up my level of exercise in a few weeks but I'm so unfit now it will take a while to really be able to get into it.

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