T.H.E (Trying Hard Everyday) Team: May 6, 2011 Thread

Totally understand, sis.....but because it's falling from the sky doesn't mean it's getting in your body...DRINK YOUR WATER! Stand in the rain AND drink your water. Inside/outside, there is NOTHING better for you.

I had a good "first friday", busy as heck in all directions. Looking forward to my "second friday". Maybe I'll get something done!

Happy Losing...*Ü*

Weight in today gained 2lbs...not good it's the tom so possibly it'l be back down next week, hopefully.

Had my 4th zumba class today. How do people manage to get their arms and legs moving at the same time? I get my feet going and it's fine then as soon as i have to move my arms my legs start going the wrong way. I saw the instructer give me a grin today like she was trying to stop herself laughing as my arms and legs are all over the place *lol* I was right at the front too as i really really have to concentrate on the feet and i can only see them from the front. I might have to take up irish dancing then i wont have that problem.

Went to the doctor on Wednesday & have been diagnosed with Posterior Tibial Tendon Disease. I had never heard of this disease, so I looked it up.
Posterior tibial tendon problems usually occur just underneath the prominence of the inner side of ankle, called the medial malleolus. The medial malleolus is the end of the shin bone, the tibia, and the posterior tibial tendon wraps just underneath the medial malleolus. This area of the tendon is prone to problems because of a lack of blood supply. This part of the tendon exists in a "watershed zone" where the blood supply is weakest. Therefore, when the tendon becomes injured, as a result of trauma or overuse, the body has difficulty delivering the proper nutrients for healing. Most commonly, patients with posterior tibial tendonitis complain of pain in the inside of the foot and ankle, and occasionally have problems associated with an unsteady gait. As posterior tibial tendonitis progresses, the arch of the foot can flatten, and the toes begin to point outwards. This is the result of the posterior tibial tendon not doing its job to support the arch of the foot. Also common in patients with posterior tibial tendonitis is an inability to stand on their toes on the affected side.The initial treatment of posterior tibial tendonitis if focused on resting the tendon to allow for healing. Unfortunately, even normal walking may not adequately allow for the tendon to rest sufficiently. In these cases, the ankle must be immobilized to allow for sufficient rest.* In more advanced stages of posterior tibial tendonitis, the arch of the foot has collapsed, and a simple tendon debridement may be insufficient to correct the problem. Reconstruction of the posterior tibial tendon is occasionally performed. In a reconstructive procedures, a neighboring tendon, called the flexor digitorum longus, is moved to replace the damaged posterior tibial tendon. This procedure is often combined with a bone reconstruction as well.
I will be laid up for about 2 weks, then start PT & be mobile using a roller aid. It looks like a kid's scooter but allows me to prop my injured leg (ankle) on an elevated cushion and use my other leg for propulsion around the house or outside. It also folds down so we can put it in my car or husband's truck if we go anywhere.
The x-ray also showed an extra bone in my foot that has shredded the tendon that wraps around my ankle. After all the x-rays & MRIs that have been done on my foot (since March) why was this xray the first one to show the extra bone???
My other option is to wear a brace for the rest of my life or wait 20-25 years & maybe lose my entire foot.

*This is where the doctor recommended a tennis shoes that does NOT fold in near the ankle bone - one that goes straight from heel to toe with a lot of cushion. That way, I can start walking "normal" again & using my eliptical until I have the surgery.

Dreamer- that sounds terrible. Will you have physical therapy to accompany the recovery? Can you meet with a nutritionist who can help you prepare for the down time? Did that person ever get back to you about sitting exercises?

Yes, I will be doing PT after the surgery, but not until after my two weeks of being flat on my back.
I don't have the $$ for a nutriitionist but will be watching what I eat very closely. I already have a lot more weight to lose due to the inability that I have had to exercise since March.
Yes, she did get back to me on sitting exercises but I really can't remember what she said because my mind has been filled with other things (graduation, surgery) since she contacted me.

My last weigh in was on the 23rd & the scale said 254. I stepped on the scale this morning & it said 250. So I recorded it under the check in area on here & am confused because it says that I have lost 4.5 pounds since my last weigh-in & that I have lost 2 pounds so far. If I have dropped 4.5 pounds since the 23rd, why have does it show only 2 pounds lost on my fitness pal scale?

Finally reached a 20 pound milestone after many months - yeah! It was great to see my ticker updated. I made new goals to keep me focused.

Hope everyone's doing well.

Dreamer - I hope you've gained some ideas for exercises to do while your laid up. Sounded like you had some good leads. You know every since I heard about your injury, I kept thinking about that movie from the 80's about the ice skater who got hurt doing a lift. Anyway, the foot injury became a time to build upper body strength. Perhaps you're strong in your upper body, but since most of us gals aren't, I'm guessing your upper body could benefit from this unfortunate situation. I love doing punches (which will work great seated), even adding light weights, because it's such a great cardio workout too. Anyway, best wishes for good news from the Dr. and a speedy recovery.

SW:301 CW:275 Loss this week 2lbs

Technically i had a 4lb loss but 2 of that was from last week where i gained so i'm counting that as 2lb. I almost didn't weigh in today as i felt bit bloated, my jeans were as tight as they were 20 odd lbs ago. I actually thought for a horryfying moment i must have put it all back on *lol*

Vicki...Richard Simmons didn't make it over to this side of the pond although i've seen him on the odd american show he's been a guest on although a while ago. We had Rosemary Connelly.

Dreamer..sorry to see your diagnosis, but glad for you that they have got one and some options for treatment. It must be a relief and a bit of a scary prospect at the same time.

Utahsis...wtg on reaching your 20lb lost goal. Feels good to reach your goals doesn't it

Good Job Sarah, Vicky and Sis!!!!!!!

I forgot to weigh in...again, although I was the same last week, and my slax are getting baggier by the week. I REALLY need to start logging in my menu AND get in some exercise. I think I'll make that my goal for next week. Might not be here to chat every night...two meetings after work...but I WILL log my foods....and maybe start the exercise program again the week after.....

Night night, gals....hope you are ALL having a fun and healthy weekend......*Ü*

I love the idea of "Do Overs", Cyndi. Yup that eatin' out is sooo delish....but sooo bad on them jeans!

I'm just hangin' in there myself. Not gaining, not losing and not really trying. NEED to exercise, just can't get up the gumption.

See ya all on the new thread!!!!!.....*Ü*

Hey all.... I have been so not motivated.. I logged today ... Things are crazy busy in my life right now and I have so much going on.. But I am trying to convince myself even though this is going to be a really busy week that I can at least eat right??? Right??? I am such a stress eater.. An emotional eater and just an eater of food.. you name it and i will use it to eat... I don't even know how much weight I have gained but I know I have... I will weigh tomorrow when I get up in the am ... Gonna use the wii to do it and follow that.. Lets see what happens...