could not wait to post this

[sbg224 318]

I have watched other people so excited about reaching onderland, and I could not wait. Never thought I was going to post this so soon. Here it is 199.2 lbs this AM, felt good and weird. I was sleeved 8/3, and was a slow loser at first, or at least that's how it felt to me. Then finally the weight loss picked up, although I still feel it could be better, but not complaining one little bit. I just had a total knee replacement 2 1/2 weeks ago, and my appetite is not good and I have alot of nausea from the pain meds. I am trying to cut back on meds, really would like my appetite back. I miss my workouts too right now with my trainer, but need to rehab this knee first. All in all I am excited and just hope this journey continues to take me to my goal, and I am very grateful for my sleeve.

[Airstream88 361]

Congratulations! I am new to this journey but not to leg injuries. I just wanted to say you can continue to work out with your trainer while rehabbing your knee. I was training 2x a week with a personal trainer when I ruptured my achilles tendon. After getting the cast off, I did my rehab stuff with the P/T and then worked out with the trainer doing core and upper body (arms, shoulders, etc). Instead of standing she had me do stuff while sitting on a low table.

[JamieLogical 8,707]

Congrats! Always a huge milestone!

[katladee 156]

@sbg224 So happy for you to hit this first big milestone! I can't wait to get there! Sorry about the knee surgery, and how it may have held you back on your exercise. I'm sure you will make up for it as soon as you are all healed up! I agree with Airstream88 that maybe your trainer could focus on upper body strength training for now.

[sbg224 318]

Thanks guys, I see the surgeon the 18th, and I will find out then if I can go back to gym, at least for upper body. I also have to get cleared to drive

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Congratulations!

[rking 484]

@@sbg224 I am so excited for you! I did it not too long ago. I remember seeing those numbers and being so very thrilled! I am very happy for you.

I have had an ACL reconstruction and a partial knee replacement. Both times in rehab the therapist had me on the stationary bike to work on range of motion. Do you do that? I know both times I actually lost weight and I think it was the bike that did it.

How is your knee by the way? Seems you are still having some pain. My aunt had one a few months ago and on day four, she answered her door with no crutches. She hadn't been on them except for one or two days, if that. Shocked me? I was on them a while if I remember correctly. Rehab has really advanced. Were you on crutches?

Good luck with everything!!!

[shellyd67 198]

That's so awesome !!! ????????????????????????????????????

[Margie122 845]

Congrats! It's a great feeling.