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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
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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
Dont eat much and have an exercise a little like walking a day.
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