Pinched Nerve In Foot. Grrrr

[armymom2012 51]

For the last 3 months, the toes in my left foot are numb when I go to the park and walk. Yesterday I went to the foot doctor and he said I had a pretty good size pinched nerve causing it to flare up when I walk and that I need to come in every 2 weeks for the next couple months and get a shot. Between him and the Lap Band man, needles are making me a bit skiddish I just hope that since I am forced to slow down on the walking that I don't slow the weight loss process down too much. I told my husband, we need to get some bikes or something that can help while my foot heels. Any other advise would be great. I do have a pool, but it is still too cold for the next couple months, plus it's only an above ground round. Nothing that I can do laps in.

Oh well, just venting.

[Sojourner 2,446]

For the last 3 months, the toes in my left foot are numb when I go to the park and walk. Yesterday I went to the foot doctor and he said I had a pretty good size pinched nerve causing it to flare up when I walk and that I need to come in every 2 weeks for the next couple months and get a shot. Between him and the Lap Band man, needles are making me a bit skiddish I just hope that since I am forced to slow down on the walking that I don't slow the weight loss process down too much. I told my husband, we need to get some bikes or something that can help while my foot heels. Any other advise would be great. I do have a pool, but it is still too cold for the next couple months, plus it's only an above ground round. Nothing that I can do laps in.

Oh well, just venting.

​I have also experienced some major challenges to maintaining regular exercise. My issues are related to arthritis in my hip.

I have continued to loose weight, though at a slower pace with remembering to drink all of the Water I have to during the day, and I make it a priority to reach my Protein goals daily. I have noticed a big connection with slowed weight loss and not eating enough Protein.

​A bicycle seems like a good choice. I have a recumbent exercise bike which I am usually able to use, however I need the pain to resolve in my hip before I can return to exercise on a regular basis.

[Sojourner 2,446]

I feel your frustration, as I have had issues with one of my hips, which has caused me to limit my exercise.

What has helped me to continue to loose weight, though at a slower pace is to be certain to have all of my recommended Water every day, and to meet my Protein goals daily. I have noticed a direct relationship between not having enough Protein and slowed weight loss.

If you are able, lifting weights to tone your muscles might also help.

Good luck... try to focus on this being only a temporary challenge.