update

[gowalking 10,790]

Am three weeks post op from bilateral hip surgery. Continuing my recuperation down here in Florida. As I noted in my prior post, my hips and legs are very swollen and I was not at all surprised to see that I am about ten lbs. heavier than when I weighed myself prior to surgery. I was told the swelling would take weeks to subside so I'll keep away from the scale as it will not be of any help right now. I've been eating a lot of processed foods since leaving the hospital and rehab as no one has felt like cooking so I determined if I could maintain during this time recuperating, I'd consider myself successful. Now that I am at my folks, I've been able to go back to healthier food choices, logging into myfitnesspal, and using the food scale to make sure my Portion Control is accurate. Thanks to all who sent me good wishes for a speedy recovery..

[lisacaron 5,075]

Hi Friend,

I am so happy to hear you are doing well! My hubby is getting ready to schedule similar surgery. Probably one hip at a time, he's in a lot of pain right now. The first goal was to have the band surgery and lose some weight.

We are a bit nervous as to what to expect with the hip replacement, but just like the band we are doing all the research prior to surgery and reaching out to others who have had the surgery already.

Please keep us up to date on your progress, best wishes for continued health to you!!

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi Liz, I am sabinadublin on MFP if you want to connect there -- nice having a group of bandits for food tracking and exercise support. Including the PT variety! Definitely keep away from that scale -- I imagine the swelling is really something after a surgery like that. Hope you're feeling better each day.

[gowalking 10,790]

Hi Liz, I am sabinadublin on MFP if you want to connect there -- nice having a group of bandits for food tracking and exercise support. Including the PT variety! Definitely keep away from that scale -- I imagine the swelling is really something after a surgery like that. Hope you're feeling better each day.

oh lordy bandista...I look deformed, I really do. Thank goodness the surgeon and the therapists are all saying not to worry because it's scary looking..

[Bandista 7,466]

Amazing age of medical technology, really. You'll be so happy a few months down the road but right now must be tough. Enjoy sunny Florida! We have the wood stove going...brrrrrr......