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Tue, 06/16/2009 - 22:59
Weight loss after surgery
Hey guys,
My name is Stephanie - I am 20 years old and just had spinal fusion surgery 2 weeks ago. I have been suffering from severe back pain for a year and gained about 10-15lbs as a result of the lack of exercise and pain meds. I am looking for advice on how to loose the weight I gained. I will not be able to exercise much, besides taking short walks. So far I have been drinking lots of water and eating fairly well balanced meals.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!
-Stephanie
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20 years old college student. DDD and herniated disks.
June 2008 - Herniated disk L4/L5
June 2009- PLIF surgery with instrumentation
Hey Steph,
Wow,fused @ 20 yrs old. I'm about 7 months out of total disc replacemnt. I also gained weigh but slowly have worked it off. give yourself some time to heal. Do what you can today, and take joy in the progress over time.
James
Active-L ADR Nov. 18, 2008
ISO Whey protein with added vitamins.
Drink Green tea several times a day.
leafy green salad foods and Veggie soups.
Only eat when Hungry.
No sugary or too high carb meals.
Walking several times a day for whatever feels best. I use to feel a little pain coming on or get this urge to go home and would stop my walk. I just made sure I walked close to the house like around a few blocks.
Gook Luck with it and remember healing time is resting time too.
Post Grad Science student - 29yrs - mother
PLIF/PLF L5S1 OCT '08
NervePain/numbness waste to foot RHS. Muscle pain/Back pain.
9mth post op--> extensive scaring at op site, some enhancement around L5 nerve DRG, dessicated L4-L5 disc with small central protrusion. Broken Coccyx from fall 27/06/09
12 month post op --> no pain meds (except herbs, supp & vits/min), sensory nerve damage lumbars & bum to big toe, lateral aspect of foot and ankle, some back pain but very reduced. Feel good about the fusion even though have lost some function.
Dont eat much and have an exercise a little like walking a day.
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