Injured and struggling

Mersie1
Mersie1 Posts: 329 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi! I have a hip fracture and am
Not allowed to walk even though I have no pain. So many times on MFP, the recommendation when one is struggling w emotional eating, bingeing, a craving etc is to get out of your environment, go for a walk, exercise etc. I can't and am not sure what I should do instead. My birthday is tomorrow so am feeling especially emotional. My husband said he is bringing some special dessert home, then walked out the door to the gym as he sensibly wants to strike a balance in his life. I do too but can't!

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  • tahliakate162
    tahliakate162 Posts: 29 Member
    You could distract yourself from wanting to eat by doing a different activity like colouring, knitting, playing a board game / card game, reading, playing a game on a computer / iPad etc, or you could phone a friend and chat.

    Or if you really want to snack, try drinking water instead.

    Having an injury is hard, I have inflammatory arthritis and sometimes can't even go for a walk because my knees or ankles are in too much pain. I hope you have a speedy recovery!
  • Mersie1
    Mersie1 Posts: 329 Member
    Thanks for your response and suggestions. I'm sorry you can relate. This injury has taken 6 months to diagnose. So I'm over it!!
  • Chargunshow
    Chargunshow Posts: 60 Member
    Can you swim? If you can't move your legs/hips, get a pull buoy, a flotation device to fit between your legs so you drag your legs and only swim with your arms.

    So sorry...and understand about your stress eating. Try to come up with delay tactics...when you find yourself wanting to eat, make yourself do something with your hands (knit, crochet, read a book). Drink water. Eat carrots.
  • sarahkanzalone
    sarahkanzalone Posts: 192 Member
    I can relate as well I've had a long list of fractures/injuries.... Maybe get some hand weights you can use while sitting There is also that show Sit and Be Fit.... I don't know how much of a workout it actually is but might help keep you distracted when you feel like eating
  • Mersie1
    Mersie1 Posts: 329 Member
    Thanks!! Good idea! In the past to celebrate my birthday, I would walk my dogs, go for a run, do a yoga class or something like that. So cannot believe the position I'm in. Trying hard to not feel sorry for myself! I know many have it worse. Had been on a small, good roll. Been struggling enough w battling eating disorders for so many years. This is one more challenge!
  • Fuzzipeg
    Fuzzipeg Posts: 2,303 Member
    I find it so hard just thinking of your having been left undiagnosed for so very long. All the waiting, not knowing what's wrong would have left me in such a low place. I envy you being able to say, your over it, I'd be so very angry even though its a total waste of energy. I found it hard enough on those old wooden crutches when I broke my ankle. The aluminium ones with the cuffs looked like a dream, I could have had some, had I been local! Getting about home was a workout in itself. This thing is limiting and frustrating.

    Birthdays are prone to be emotional times. For me can bring unwanted emotions, when yet again I've not got to where I wanted to be and not for want of trying. (un-medicated Hashi for what feels like a lifetime, I just can't, never could, conform). Are you able to do something with your upper body? I think I would like to be taken to the side of a river or lake, with an infinite supply of rocks to sling, if it were safe to do so into the deep.

    Reading between the lines you are achieving so much. Know your progress before this happened give yourself the credit you deserve. How much longer are you to be none weight bearing? In comparison to how far you have come it has to come to an end in less time than you've already done.

    Thinking about those munchies. I expect you do the crunchy veg. Have you tried sharp flavours. A spot of fresh lemon or lime juice in water, hot or cold as you prefer. Not giving in to the unbelievable call of the excessively sweet can make it easier. I did a no added sugar recently 5 months and over Christmas too. Sweet stuff is not as enticing as it once was. May be maintenance for a time may also help you.

    How about, if he's out, watch that film you wanted to see, or play those tracks he would prefer not to listen to, no matter how good he is, there are things he'd prefer not to be party too.

    Chin up. Keep strong.
  • Mersie1
    Mersie1 Posts: 329 Member
    Thank you so much for such a thoughtful response. I'm at the doc now trying to figure out if I have osteoporosis. 45 seems young, but 2 fractures in less than a year, a likely family history and a history of eating disorders make me think it's likely!!

    I appreciate your support. My crutches, while annoying are quite cute. My daughter painted them and made them look snazzy!!!
  • Fuzzipeg
    Fuzzipeg Posts: 2,303 Member
    edited March 2016
    Hope you had good news. I love the idea of your crutches being personalised. Two fractures in under a year does not sound helpful. There are more things which can be done to increase bone density these days. I'm sure you will be given all the support you need. I could hear your determination. Please hang on to it.
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