coming back after sugery and need help

lostemt
lostemt Posts: 152 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I am about 2 months post op from a right total knee replacement and my diet has taken a beating. My eating habits went to the dogs and its like I say everyday I am going to start over and it back fires on me. I do suffer from depression but not using that as excuse I am also an emotional eater I just want to take back my life on step at a time. I am not one to really ask for help but I am reaching out and hopes someone can offer advice. My biggest thing is to start with being honest with what I eat and start laying of some of the junk I eat. If you would like to friend me feel free always looking for new friends.:flowerforyou:

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  • Veryme
    Veryme Posts: 19 Member
    Knee replacement is serious and you probably start doing very light PT. they will make you exercise! I had two knee op ( not replacement) last year ( one after another 6 month apart on same knee) . And I am emotional eater as well. So after first op I start packing pounds. But after second not. PT is good but not all. What helped is going for a walk on crutches. I think it is critical for good mood. Every day. Than had water. And dive into work. Eating is still a drama:(( but I try to be around the plan ( works for few days, than overeat, again on track). So I am losing weight very slow. But no diet and it works. Btw, I am jogging now. If the knee swells, go back to walk. Good luck!
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Start by logging. Even if you don't change anything, log everything!!!
  • terbusha
    terbusha Posts: 1,483 Member
    The best thing you can do to get started is to find a support group that you can plug into for accountability, advice, and encouragement. I help to run support groups through Facebook. We have lots of people in there that are improving themselves and helping everyone else to stay accountable. We teach about proper nutrition and how to exercise. I'd be happy to chat with you about it if that is something that you're looking for.

    Allan

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