Hello, I came on here 2 or 3 weeks ago and introduced myself to some of you and began making friends. Then I took one wrong step down a flight of stairs early one morning and broke my leg and ankle really badly. I was in hospital for a week and have been home for another.

I was only about a week into the 5:2 before the accident but boy, have I lost weight! I imagine that starting the 5:2 kickstarted a lowered appetite, then it was further reduced by pain, surgery and meds. Although I have to keep my lower leg elevated, I make 8-10 trips through the house and back on a walking frame and I can say that it's the most intense weight-lifting regime I've ever taken on! The effort is intense and leaves me panting and sweating but also feels good since I'm otherwise like a turtle stuck on my back.

I'm a very positive person and although this is a major setback in the short-term, I also feel it's a wake up call about the reality of long-term health problems. I'm not sure about actively doing the 5:2 over the next week or so but since my eating is greatly reduced it doesn't seem so vital. I'm taking each day as it comes and trying to keep my spirits up.

I hope everyone is doing well, just thought I'd let people know why I dropped out of site after requesting friendships with some of you.