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Thanks everyone, I think I'll be fine. It's pointless to dwell on why I'm able to eat an ounce or two more than other people. 120lbs in six months is a pretty substantial accomplishment, so I'll stay focused and up my cardio once my foot is healed enough. I'm also involved in martial arts, which I'm going back to once my foot is healed. I think the gym, the treadmill and karate will get me burning plenty of calories and back on track.

Side note - I think I'll go back to only posting in the "man room". You ladies are rough out here. I was almost preparing powerpoint slides to back up and defend every little statement I made!

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Dan, don't take it so hard. I think part of the problem is that we're all told different things by our doctors and their teams, and sometimes when you hear what one doc says and compare it to what your doc says, it's just WTF? I think you're on track, focusing on the positive and working on your exercise plan. I'm sure if this stall begins to concern either you or your doctor, you'll figure out some strategies. Have fun in the man room!

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Thanks everyone, I think I'll be fine. It's pointless to dwell on why I'm able to eat an ounce or two more than other people. 120lbs in six months is a pretty substantial accomplishment, so I'll stay focused and up my cardio once my foot is healed enough. I'm also involved in martial arts, which I'm going back to once my foot is healed. I think the gym, the treadmill and karate will get me burning plenty of calories and back on track.

Side note - I think I'll go back to only posting in the "man room". You ladies are rough out here. I was almost preparing powerpoint slides to back up and defend every little statement I made!

Hey Dan -- I know you keep saying you'll get back to cardio when your foot is healed. Bum wondering if you've found some good cardio to do while your foot is on the mend? I'm in double walking casts and have been since about four weeks before my sleeve, so 14 weeks now. I essentially have some stress fractures and dissolving bone. I, like you, can't do anything high impact, but I've been doing some walking and bike riding in my boots. Thinking of joining a gym with a pool just to add that to the mix, and I saw a video of cardio exercises done from a chair (TTapp), but I'm looking for other stuff to do. Any tips?

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Unfortunately I don't have much in the way of tips. I was on crutches for most of my time, and since it is my right foot I wasn't able to drive either. Essentially, I just sat on my couch. If they say you're able to do low impact stuff I imagine (on top of what you already do) the elliptical would be best because your feet don't move at all. If your gym has them, try battle ropes too!

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