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Today is the day!!!!!

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erika61265
erika61265

I hope it's the beginning of a new healthier life. I have lost 81lbs this last yr with no exercise, I want to exercise now that I have a new hip and continue with this journey!!!! I AM FREAKING OUT!!!!

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  • lynn66084
    lynn66084 erika61265

    Posted

    Wow, that's a fantastic weightloss,well done, Don't overwork your new hip lol
  • rose0000
    rose0000 erika61265

    Posted

    How are doing Erika? Just checking on you today
    • erika61265
      erika61265 rose0000

      Posted

      Great thank you??!! How are you. Trying to walk right again? I hated that limo and I don't want a different kne
  • lors23
    lors23 erika61265

    Posted

    I though l had wrote to you sooner erika hun but just realised l have not so sorry.

    Well done girl you done it andd what a weight loss to before it you should be so proud. I did what you did to. And started walking without aid in the hospital as my PT was so good it made me feel confident enough to try. And as soon as l got home from hospital l used to practice walking around the house with no stick and ended up not using the sticks at all except when l went to a christening l took one just incase. Brilliant that you are doing good. I have put bloody weight on since being out hospital and am needing to drop a stone at least ot 2 at most. I have started walking more to try and get some exercise going. I also read that the implant itself can weigh 5lb so l have 2 so l might have a slightly false reading of how much weight l have put on. Or maybe not but it did day that you can be a few pounds heavier after hip surgery due to implant.

    But l will get there

    But a massive well done chick hope it keeps going the way it is

    Love

    Laura

    Xxx

    • erika61265
      erika61265 lors23

      Posted

      Laura... Good to hear from and that you are also doing so well!!!! I still use a cane and am trying to walk more. Tomorrow I am going to the farmers market. I am looking forward to it. I am heavier as well and its quite upsetting. That is ok, I will watch what I eat more and now that I have mobility back it should not be a problem continuing to get the weight off!! Stay in touch and let me know how you are progressing!!!

      Erika

    • lors23
      lors23 erika61265

      Posted

      Will do hun remember 5lbs of weight could be your hip joint. So don't beat yourself up. Plus we are just not doing much to burn of callories its not our fault. I managed to give my car a wee wash today and then went for some shopping and out for a bite am now in my jammies shattered as that was a heavy day for me. I will suffer tom for it probably.

      You have done great. If you need the cane use it as it is helping you.

      Take care will speak soon

      Laura

      X

  • annie.conway
    annie.conway erika61265

    Posted

    Sliiightly off topic, but not. TODAY IS THE DAY that I realised I can at last put my full weight on my right leg! Have not been able to do so since my anterior bilateral! The hip is still in spasm, so range of motion still quite limited, but I can stand to put my slacks on!!!! To dry my feet!!!! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK annie.conway

      Posted

      Annie,

      Isn't it great when you realise you can suddenly do something that you have not been able to do.

      Well done, another milestone.

      Graham - 🚀💃

    • annie.conway
      annie.conway Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      And then I was so busy trying to see how long I could balance on that leg that I stumbled and left with less than stellar-feeling hips .... Show Off!!!! But, no great harm done. Everything will fall back in place as it should. And I COULD still stand on my right leg to put on my jammies!
    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 annie.conway

      Posted

      Being able to put your jammies on properly is important, Annie!
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