I don't recommend this.

donjtomasco · May 2016

Hip replacement is not a good way to lose weight. lol. I am just staying away from the scale till I am recovered. I weighed for fun today and is said what I actually felt, that I have 10 pounds of water retained and I think most of it is in my swelled up right leg.

Just need to try and keep the calories in in check.

I wonder, am I burning more calories while walking on my new hip with my cane? It is painful (and should be) so it seems like hopefully a burn rate will be there for the effort it takes to do the walking and exercises I am supposed to do. Whatever the case, I feel better today after the surgery yesterday that I have felt in the two years of deteriorating to bone on bon hippige. So, I will take it!

Zella_11 · May 2016

Wishing you good rest and speedy recovery

JaydedMiss · May 2016

I had my hip screwed back together and couldnt walk for ages. Now im paying the price XD

godlikepoetyes · May 2016

Glad you're feeling better. You are always burning calories. I have found that sitting in my recliner grooving to music and playing "air" drums gives me a good burn. And it is just too much fun!

Tubbs216 · May 2016

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Of course you will have post-surgery swelling, so don't stress about that 10lbs.

ronjsteele1 · May 2016

When I tore my leg and ankle up I actually lost 20#'s just sitting on the couch with my leg up for months on end (after surgery). It was the strangest thing, but a great feeling. LOL Healing physically does actually burn a few more calories so depending on how much healing you have to do, you might actually lose a few even if your calories stay at maintenance for a short time. I know I did.

Mavrick_RN · May 2016

Don't forget your body needs calories/nutrition to heal. It is making new connective tissue (joint capsule, skin, etc.) Now is not the best time to be too restrictive with your calories. You have plenty of time to do that getting more mileage from your new (pain-free) hip.

Wishing you better and better recovery.

VintageFeline · May 2016

Your body will be burning a little more calories due to the healing process but not enough to think about. As above, don't be too restrictive, in fact I'd eat at maintenance for a while to make sure I give myself the best chance of the speediest of recoveries.