Where have I been....update and new goals
Where have I been? Well, just want to post an update, and to state/reinforce my new(ish) goals.
Back in Nov/Dec I started having bad knee issues, which curtailed my exercise quite a bit. After trying cortisone shots and ‘rooster’ shots, it was clear nothing was helping (including having lost over 80 lbs, so much for that theory, that losing weight will help your knees). By Feb/March I gained a few pounds (4-5), and was getting a little off my food routine….by end of May I was scheduled for total knee replacement. Ugh.
Tomorrow will be one month since the surgery…I went into hospital weighing 165…spent 2 nights, was weighed into rehab at 179!!! All fluids and swelling. My toes looked like kielbasa, my thigh was a huge holiday ham. By the time I left rehab 2 ½ weeks later, I was 165 again – partly the swelling was way down, and partly their food was horrendous….eeeccckk!! hubby brought me my protein drinks and healthy snacks daily. Home from rehab one week now, I am now 159 ½ .
Decided it was time to reset my goal weight from 158 to 150. My thigh is now just a regular Sunday ham, still some swelling, but not bad. While I’m going to physical therapy 3x a week, and will for a while longer, I am looking forward to ‘real’ exercise….I will never complain about that again, after the hell of PT. it will be a pleasure to ride a bike, do water exercise, garden, walk, etc. without the issues going on right now…can’t wait to have normal activity again :)
While I haven’t been posting, I have been reading, and am happy for all those with their continued successes, all those starting their journey, or restarting/getting back on the wagon.
Hugs to all you wonderful people.
Sophie
HW 275 SW 246 CW 162.5 GW 150 ( 5'1" Over 1 1/2 inch lost in the last few yrs! LOL) lost 50 lbs on my own, stable for 3 yrs, gained back 21 during year b4 surgery.
Glad that you're recovering well!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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