Getting Back to Exercise After a Fall Topic

Suzib123 10/01/21
Remember rest, ice, too keep swelling down, glad nothing broken, we all have had a fall! Eat smart and be extra careful with wrists. A short delay will not stop you from success!

HealthyDaisyVA 10/02/21 replied to Suzib123
Thank you for the encouragement! I am doing my best to stay off the worst knee and use the crutches as much as possible.

I weighed in this morning and am down 3 pounds so I know the work I put in before this happened must have built muscle and I am being particular about my nutrition.

Just so sad to see these beautiful fall days go by and I am not able to get out and walk like I had been. Hope that another week will be enough to be able to enjoy some time walking outside.

Rosesareblue 10/03/21
You will have to bundle up and go out and sit and read a book . A hot drink in hand . 3 lbs. is wonderful .

Rosesareblue 10/21/21
I see your still having problems . But you lost another 1 lb. Waytogo .

HealthyDaisyVA 10/22/21
Thanks, Rosesareblue. Yes, I am still on crutches (probably have another week or two). I can hobble around without them but it hurts. Good news is I have not used any pain meds for the past week. The doctor said to start putting weight on it as I feel ready and I think I started too soon because of the medication. So, I have back off and am trying to get a better read on when I should be using it vs. the crutches. My knees are different shapes. The right one comes to a point. Trying to figure out if there is still swelling in there or if it has been "rearranged" due to the fall.

I have been focusing on my nutrition, sleep and whatever activity I can do. I am actually down another 4 pounds since my last weigh in. :-)

HealthyDaisyVA 10/22/21
BTW - I haven't posted since my doctor saw me in person. She sent me for additional x-rays and there is a fracture of my right kneecap. However, the orthopedic surgeon that looked at the pictures said it is the kind that must heal on its own (like a broken toe). Nothing they can do surgically to repair it. General healing time is 4-6 weeks. I am at 4 weeks today.

Rosesareblue 10/23/21
Wow ; another 4 lbs. while your recovering , good for you . Your being very wise , watching your diet while your healing . It will help your body . A person tends to feel like comfort food when they have a mishap , so I think you should be extra proud of staying mostly with your plans . Well done . And I don't know if this time is the best to cut back on your coffee . LOL . Take care .

CeliaBoston 12/13/21
I am needing to watch more calories more. I had skin surgery and I am finding it suprising how tired it has made me.

HealthyDaisyVA 12/22/21 replied to CeliaBoston
Celia, not sure how long ago your surgery took place but procedures can take more of a toll than we realize. Give yourself some grace & focus on the nutrition & healing. I think sometimes if we are uncomfortable (like after a surgery) it can disrupt our sleep and that messes with our energy level & decision making.

I was really glad to have the MND tracker when all I could do was pay attention to nutrition. This is a really powerful tool.

I am thinking I may want to consider skin surgery when I have maintained my goal weight (no anywhere near it yet). I may be calling on you for some advice if that is okay. If I stick to my original plan the total weight loss will be around 145 pounds. Can't imagine my skin shrinking back enough after that kind of change, but we will see.

Hope you have had some time to relax and recover.

CeliaBoston 01/11/22
thanks. I am feeling better now. I had a skin cancer removed. Now the problem is bad weather.

Getting Back to Exercise After a Fall