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vanessa88276
vanessa88276

Hi everyone had my first trhr on DEC 17th getting on great back at work now quite tiring but getting there .My muscle is still fairly tender ... I have put on a stone and a half and am desperate to lose this before my next left hip is done around July time . Can any of you lovely knowledgeable hippies give me some advice ie best exercises and diet to follow thank you xxx

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  • MichaelTN1UK
    MichaelTN1UK vanessa88276

    Posted

    I am a huge fan of walking. Lots of walking combined wth eating correctly can work wonders - and it is free. 

    Best of luck

    Michael 

  • morriewynn
    morriewynn vanessa88276

    Posted

    Hi Vanessa

    I don't possess scales; too frightening but I know by my clothing that I have put on weight.

    I am ten weeks post op and due second op in Sep. By then I am determined to have lost weight and to be as fit as possible.

    I don't actually diet; I just cut down my portions and apart from fruit , stay away from sugar.

    For exercise I attend aqua aerobics three times a week. During early recovery my physio showed me a cardio exercise whilst sitting. I merely lifted a crutch above my head and then out, back to my chest and up again.

    So here is to weight loss, fitness and further surgery.

    Good luck

    Morrie

  • renee01952
    renee01952 vanessa88276

    Posted

    Hi Vanessa, 

    Sensitive topic for me  --- Have not stepped on a scale for a while but I can tell that the added kilo's are respectable - Already before 1st THR, then more while recovering and in pain again until 2nd THR - Not getting any less I am afraid -

    I walk and use stationary bike -  Medication I am on has weight gain as a side effect -   I decided to get fit first - I am a long way, I feel - 

    I might go and  see a dietitian --

    Take good care of your self - you still get tired and your body is still healing -

    big warm hug

    renee

     

  • lynn66084
    lynn66084 vanessa88276

    Posted

    For me, walking is the key and keeping off rubbish, (not easy, had way too much this week) just eat normal meals, don't cut out anything.
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