Sudden weight gain - inactivity?
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Hi nice group,
Just under two weeks post op and aslight shock today: my weight is usually 11st - 7lbs, and today was 12st - 1.5 lbs, a gain of 8lbs over these two weeks, suppose cos of inactivity? Was not expecting this, and carrying excess weight will slow me down.
Now I know I can work on it, but rather unexpected!
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jan06056 mic71403
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That sounds a lot in 2 weeks! But we're all different. I have put a couple of lbs on but was told that the prosthetic hip joint (mine's uncemented) weights about 2lbs extra than what was removed.
If you still are eating the same amount but Jess active it will pile on; I've tried to eat more veg and fruit (and take senakot every other day as inaction as def effected my digestion!).
You could always have a chT with your practice nurse?
Janx
christine69594 jan06056
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Mary8610 mic71403
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linnet2015 mic71403
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I am 7 weeks post op now and have lost 5 lbs over the last month as I am more active every day so I'm sure you will lose the weight as you start to do more.
good luck x
linnet x
ps just read jan's post about THR weighing 2lbs more - very interesting .......does that mean I've actually lost 7lbs ...........!? 😉
kevin85498 mic71403
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It could also be down to some body's lurid retention ?. Any advice on this and also on post op exercise outdoors would be most grateful.
Good luck and best wishes to all. My thoughts with you.
annierev mic71403
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kathee58019 mic71403
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I wouldn't worry too much about the weight. I went in for surgery as outpatient and weighed almost 10 pounds more 24 hours later when I got home! I was pretty shocked since you're not suppose to eat or drink for several hours before the surgery. I could barely get into my shorts! I guess it was from the anesthesia or fluids they put into you, not sure but it fell off in about a week or so.
Speedy recovery,
Kathee
jumer mic71403
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christine69594 mic71403
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barbara17317 mic71403
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ali2301 mic71403
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I am 2 weeks post op today and although I haven't weighed myself I'm pretty sure I'm heavier, not least as I have legs like tree trunks with the swelling! I'm not too worried as once I'm back to full strength I know I will be very active and I will lose any extra weight.
Good luck with your continued recovery
Ali x