Injured and losing motivation ... =(
TaraKerns
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I was starting to do great until I went on vacation for my 30th birthday in Vegas (4/26th) and threw out my knee dancing (it's a funny story) but now that I am back home I feel as if I gave up on everything.
I can't move/bend my knee. I tore the cartilage right out from behind my right knee cap and has surgery scheduled for May 25th. The doctor said to expect up to a 6 month recovery period before getting back to the gym or anything.
I need some motivations, tips, something...the last thing i want to do is gain more weight that I need to lose.
PLeaseeeeeeee Help!!!!!!!
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I can't move/bend my knee. I tore the cartilage right out from behind my right knee cap and has surgery scheduled for May 25th. The doctor said to expect up to a 6 month recovery period before getting back to the gym or anything.
I need some motivations, tips, something...the last thing i want to do is gain more weight that I need to lose.
PLeaseeeeeeee Help!!!!!!!
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hi girlfriend,
my knee's been a royal mess too, so im seeing a chiro for a few months. i would recommend yoga, which can keep you in peak mental and physical condition without having to strain your knee and it'll ward off depression (which seems to happen to physically active people who are suddenly confined to the bed or immobility). take care of yourself and enjoy the resting because your body will be grateful to you.0 -
Keep to your diet.
Check your tv listings for arm chair exercises.
And or google for exercises.
When they show weight lifting, used canned goods.
They're geared for older/disabled people.
☺ best of luck!0 -
don't stop, don't give up, seeing tickers like yours keeps me going! i know there are a lot of exercises that you can do without the use of legs, my mom has lost almost 100 lbs in the last 2 years sitting in a wheelchair, lifting soup cans, 'pillow twists' where she takes a couch pillow and uses it like a medicine ball side to side, there's new equipment (new to her anyway) that's similar to a recumbent bike but she uses mostly her hands. there are lots of dvds for 'chair workouts', i've heard swimming is excellent once the doc okays the wet!
mostly keep watching that diary, and think of this as a break from whatever hard core stuff you've been doing and how great things will move once you're back on your feet again!! love the ticker pic btw!0 -
I'm so sorry to hear this! I hope you have a safe & speedy recovery.
In the meantime though, I would recommend sticking with a healthy eating plan and work on the upper body....pump those smaller weights while sitting on the couch watching tv & what not. Ask your doctor what kinds of things he would receommend for you to do until & after surgery.
Main thing to remember is follow doctor's orders & try not to let it get you down. Depression eating + required restraint on exercising = recipe for self-destruction. You will need your body & mind set to be as healthy as possible in order for you to heal to your greatest potential.
Best of luck! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hi- I started getting serious about fitness this January and was exercising every day- I hurt my knee badly one month later and have not been able to do cardio, Zumba (which I looooove!), running, or any type of high impact. But I did not want to give up because I had made good progress! I switched to swimming and weight lifting and that got me totally motivated. You CAN find things to do even with bad knees. Make sure if you're in a class that you modify the exercises so you put no pressure on the knee. It can be done! Consider it your chance to get familiar with different types of activities. I feel for you- I loved running and Zumba. Good luck and stay positive!
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I have also injured my knee and have found that if you go on to U-Tube and look for chair exercise there are still lots of things that you can do...
Hope your surgery goes well and try to keep focused...
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first off, I'm sorry to hear that. I know how devestating it can be. Right before Chrstmas I was in a terrible car accident, our car was left totalled and we were lucky to walk (be carried) away. Anyway, point is I was at home for nearly 4 months, recovering from the sprained foot and broken wrist. It sucked and I was in a terribly rotten mood in the beginning.
Being taken care of is not easy to do when your used to being the one taking care of everyone else. But, once I changed my mood and mind, I was able to realize I was lucky to be here and got back into eating better.
Once I could get back to the gym, I did that, too, but I didn't push it. Its mostly about eating anyway (70-80%), so get that straightened out now while you recover. I hope you get to feeling better really soon!!0 -
Remember that weight loss is 80% diet, and only 20% exercise. I'd say focus on your diet now. I'm sure if you had a gym membership you've put it on hold because of your injury, but maybe you can do a rowing machine to get moving and not hurt with the knee? not sure though. And of course, upper body and core strength training!0
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I was starting to do great until I went on vacation for my 30th birthday in Vegas (4/26th) and threw out my knee dancing (it's a funny story) but now that I am back home I feel as if I gave up on everything.
I can't move/bend my knee. I tore the cartilage right out from behind my right knee cap and has surgery scheduled for May 25th. The doctor said to expect up to a 6 month recovery period before getting back to the gym or anything.
I need some motivations, tips, something...the last thing i want to do is gain more weight that I need to lose.
PLeaseeeeeeee Help!!!!!!!
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I ripped my right lower biceps tendon straight off the bone in February. In the two plus months since, I've gained fat. The only answer is to just hit it harder once you're recovered. Continue to eat at a deficit to minimize or eliminate putting on weight. Do exercises with the other parts of your body (pullups, situps, etc). There's a LOT of workouts for people who have NO legs. You're not crippled...you're just incapacitated
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Just had surgery for a torn meniscus.... While it doesn't sound like that is as bad a surgery as what you had (after 3 weeks I am pretty recovered) with the exception of some muscular staleness however my trainer has done a great job of creating exercises I CAN do... She doesn't believe in CAN'T. I havent been able to do much that requires any impact (thank God no burpees for a while). Focus on Arms and Abs. That will keep muscle strength up and keep you burning calories. You can do both sitting in a chair or lying flat on your back.
My biggest issue is that I began to eat lazy... But keep at it, its hard to keep your mind out of a slump when your body is in one, but if you can beat it, you will be just fine. If you work out with others, continue to go even though you may not be able to do the same things. Its the social aspect too that will keep you going.0 -
That would be great by I cannot be on my knee at all. Can't bend or anything that involves moving that knee0
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i injured my hand and was out of my scheduled workouts for awhile. I broke it running and falling... and even though my legs worked fine...it was such a pain, literally, because the blood would rush to my hand and throb, then showering with a cast? ugh no thank you...
anyways, when theres an injury, you rely completely upon your diet. if you can keep up with your upper body things, lifting light weights while you watch tv maybe? or get a stability ball, sit on it, and work your core? things like that that you can do that wont out any stress on your knee.
good luck to you! i hope you have a speedy recovery!0 -
That would be great by I cannot be on my knee at all. Can't bend or anything that involves moving that knee
I understand it's difficult, but if you want to do it, you will. There are a million exercises that don't involve your legs at all. Those weight machines at the gym that us freeweight guys trash talk all the time are AWESOME for exercising while still isolating your injured limb. I used them to get back into the gym early from my own injury. If you're in a brace, that just makes it easier.0 -
Damn right im not hanidcap just gotten lazy I guess but you are right the handicaps can do so can i. Hopefully I can get over this crappy non motivated part soon and start doing something about it. Last thing I was to do is gain tons of weight to only lose the weight I just gained and be back where I started. I will look up situps and abs excerise I can do without moving this leg.
Thanks!!I was starting to do great until I went on vacation for my 30th birthday in Vegas (4/26th) and threw out my knee dancing (it's a funny story) but now that I am back home I feel as if I gave up on everything.
I can't move/bend my knee. I tore the cartilage right out from behind my right knee cap and has surgery scheduled for May 25th. The doctor said to expect up to a 6 month recovery period before getting back to the gym or anything.
I need some motivations, tips, something...the last thing i want to do is gain more weight that I need to lose.
PLeaseeeeeeee Help!!!!!!!
=(
I ripped my right lower biceps tendon straight off the bone in February. In the two plus months since, I've gained fat. The only answer is to just hit it harder once you're recovered. Continue to eat at a deficit to minimize or eliminate putting on weight. Do exercises with the other parts of your body (pullups, situps, etc). There's a LOT of workouts for people who have NO legs. You're not crippled...you're just incapacitated.0 -
I hurt my MCL when I first started getting back in shape last year. I stopped running, and started doing low to no impact workouts. Lifting weights for my upper body, core exercise, and other things along that line. The other thing, I stuck to eating healthy!!! That's the most important thing. Good Luck and don't give up.0
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448&feature=youtu.be
this will make you feel better/inspired 0 -
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You got that right. I am so eating and drinking all my comfort food that I swore to give up when I started working out. I did it once I know I can do it again..thanks
I'm so sorry to hear this! I hope you have a safe & speedy recovery.
In the meantime though, I would recommend sticking with a healthy eating plan and work on the upper body....pump those smaller weights while sitting on the couch watching tv & what not. Ask your doctor what kinds of things he would receommend for you to do until & after surgery.
Main thing to remember is follow doctor's orders & try not to let it get you down. Depression eating + required restraint on exercising = recipe for self-destruction. You will need your body & mind set to be as healthy as possible in order for you to heal to your greatest potential.
Best of luck! :flowerforyou:0 -
I see someone at the gym use the eliptical machine with using just one leg,the other rests on the back of the other's ankle. Maybe after you recover a bit? Also,don't discount walking. just keep moving after you can0
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Hi! Please join the Injury Support group and introduce yourself.
I started a healthier life while recovering from 2 back to back ankle sprains (I didn't go to the doctor after the first one, instead I went on vacation, and wore heels at my sisters wedding, although I was in horrific pain and really swollen). Then at the exact same time the next year, this past November, I horribly sprained it again and was in a cast for six weeks that was changed every 10 days (read: very very painful). My sister blew out her knee when we were kids at an NSYNC autograph signing (she got an autograph in the end at least), so I know how horrible of an injury it is.
Anyways, both times, I took it relatively easy and allowed my body to heal- this is key. I was all about diet, running a modest deficit and keeping busy more than fitness. After the cast was off, I used yoga to help restore my muscles, cardio health, and balance.
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I wish you a speedy recovery! I understand what you are going through. Two years ago I herniated a disk in my neck. I was unable to work out or even do cardio for about 6 months. I wish I had this site to keep me motivated but everyone who says stick to your diet is right. I wish I had done that but I ended up gaining about 15 pounds. Just lean on all your MFP friends. We will help you! Good luck and get better soon!!0
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I can relate on a number of levels with you.
I have injured both my knees in sports and put on a bunch of weight after the surgery as I was laid up and went from playing highly competitive volleyball and working out 5-6 nights a week and consuming the same amount of calories that I would have been almost if I had still been playing and feeling sorry for myself.
Don't let it.
First and foremost take care of the knee. 12 years later I'm still dealing with my knee injury as I started up way to quick without giving proper time to heal.
Most of what will keep you going is diet. Make sure you are eating healthy.
As Jamielee mentioned upper body and core will be a big part of your exercise regime. Even shadow boxing while your leg is immobilized will help raise your heart rate to help get a burn. And can't stress it enough physio and do the homework that they give you.
Best of luck in your surgery, and a speedy recovery.
If you wish you can add me.
I do feel your pain with the knee.0 -
Remember that weight loss is 80% diet, and only 20% exercise. I'd say focus on your diet now. I'm sure if you had a gym membership you've put it on hold because of your injury, but maybe you can do a rowing machine to get moving and not hurt with the knee? not sure though. And of course, upper body and core strength training!
I'm also so sorry to hear about your injury and it can be so difficult to overcome the "mental" part of the injury. I had a knee issue that took me away from running and was FREAKING out. I did start bikram and feel that has helped me TONS! And positive attitude and prayer. I also reminded me a lot of the above! It is diet ...most of it is diet...so try to keep focused on that.0 -
You still control what goes in your mouth as for the rest work within your injury all forms of exercise can be adapted you will find out just how much during your post surgery rehab in the mean time keep the following attitude
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This video bought tears to my eyes .. thanks so much for sharing!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448&feature=youtu.be
this will make you feel better/inspired0 -
Just reaching out for help means that you've got some motivation already in there. You've got abilities far beyond what you can imagine, you'll come out way on top of this one. You just don't seem like the kind of person to curl up in a corner. Take it as a challenge that you can overcome and be proud of.0
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I'm currently off my feet with a stress fracture at the neck of my femur. I've been on crutches for 6 weeks and can't bear weight at all. I am used to being a very active person, and being forced to sit on my *kitten* won't do anything for my mental state. I am DYING to run, but since I can't, I'm making sure to do all the things that I CAN do instead, and aside from the obvious, I haven't let this injury stop me from living my life, geting out and doing the things I normally do. I still go to the gym 5X a week and do upper body strength training, which has saved my sanity! I'm also continuing to log my food and be mindful of what I'm putting into my body, which makes me feel so much better physically and mentally. Being injured is HARD, but don't let it get you down. You will be so much happier if you focus on what you CAN do, instead of what you can't.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!0
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