I'M BACK!

[lsu2868 708]

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is doing great! Me, ehhhh. After two knee surgeries I am ready to get back on track and restart the success! After my knee surgeries I was not able to do the walking and bike riding that I love so much and was my main exercise after my sleeve. Unfortunately I regained about 20 pounds. It is hard to admit that but it is the truth and my first step to reclaim myself. I still ate right, for the most part and did not overeat. I just did not exercise. No excuses, just didn't do what I could have. I used my knee as an excuse I guess. I am happy to say I have restarted my walking...pushing myself at times. I have started hiking again which those of you who remember me know is one of my favorite activities. I hiked 5 miles last tuesday up in Arkansas. I am working hard to hopefully go on a 4 day hiking trip with some friends in Sept. for about 40 miles. I still can't do the bike yet, but that will come as I rebuild the strength. Well, here we go!!

[JamieLogical 8,710]

Welcome back! I can certainly see where you would get off track with exercise after undergoing two knee replacements. It sounds like you are determined to get back to where you need to be now that you're recovered. Best of luck!

[lsu2868 708]

Thanks Jaime. I didn't have replacements...yet. Those will be in the future. I had some arthtitis removed from behind the knee cap and had two different tears in the meniscus fixed. Then during recovery from that I somehow damaged my LCL and had a minor repair done there. Still have no idea how I did that. All is good and glad to be getting back on the right track.

[Rogofulm 2,440]

Congratulations on getting back on the exercise, um... hike! You know what it takes, so take it! Get your fluids in because that helps curb the appetite. Good luck, and keep posting if you need support!