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I had a complete hysterectomy 3 weeks ago. I felt so great after less than 1 week that I guess I got carried away. I started doing to much and ended up on total bed rest for 4 days! After 4 days I felt so great that I decided to get some housework done! Well, I tripped over laundry in my bathroom and fractured a rib! Now instead of getting back on track with exercise I am being told no excersice for up to 2 months! I finally got my head back in the game, now my body isn't in agreeance. I know other people have a lot bigger problems than mine. That's kind of why I feel like a big jerk for having this pity party for myself! I just never seem to be able to lose weight without exercising and was hoping to get rid of the extra pounds I have gained over the last 2 years. I apologize for being so shallow and self absorbed! Has anyone started exercising sooner than 2 months after a fractured rib? This is my first one, and it actually is really irritating!

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Can you walk? Good music and headphones and walking is considered exercise. Winter walking on a sunny day is wonderful. Good luck and be patient.

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It's important to take care of yourself and listen to your body (and your physician). For me, recovering from a hysterectomy was a longer process than what I've experienced, so far, from LBS. Once you've healed, you'll be able to get the exercise you need. Walk if you can tolerate it. But more importantly, listen to your body.

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I have fx a rib twice in my life & I know that it is awful painful, every breath hurts. The last time was just over a yr ago & it took about 6 wks (and a good supply of Percocet) before I was feeling better. Don't do too much too soon, listen to your body & your Dr. So sorry, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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I had a complete hysterectomy 3 weeks ago. I felt so great after less than 1 week that I guess I got carried away. I started doing to much and ended up on total bed rest for 4 days! After 4 days I felt so great that I decided to get some housework done! Well, I tripped over laundry in my bathroom and fractured a rib! Now instead of getting back on track with exercise I am being told no excersice for up to 2 months! I finally got my head back in the game, now my body isn't in agreeance. I know other people have a lot bigger problems than mine. That's kind of why I feel like a big jerk for having this pity party for myself! I just never seem to be able to lose weight without exercising and was hoping to get rid of the extra pounds I have gained over the last 2 years. I apologize for being so shallow and self absorbed! Has anyone started exercising sooner than 2 months after a fractured rib? This is my first one, and it actually is really irritating!

Don't apologize for feeling the way you do, just don't let it be an excuse for you to give up and cater your own pity party. Control what you can now that the situation exists and move forward. :)

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learn something from the recent events and rest so you can get back to your life sooner. Stay with the plan and make health, healing higher then weight loss it will all come together if you do.

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Thanks so much everyone for all your support, it means a lot to me! I have to stay positive and keep my goal in site. I don't want to wake up a month from now and be pissed at myself for giving in to my pity party and be further away from my goal instead of closer! I'm less than 20 pounds to my goal and coming on this site and talking with all of you really keeps me on track! Again, thanks to all of you!

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