Barring any unforeseen glitches, I'll have my right knee replaced in March. Since losing some weight would facilitate the recovery process, I'll be cutting back on the food intake and staying physically active. Blogging will be light from this point onward. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Growing old; it ain't for sissies!
Here's a diet I developed for myself almost three years ago; I lost almost fifty pounds over seven months (and then got stupid and quit smoking):
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To help you apply it to yourself, here's an ideal weight calculator:
http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
... and a calorie deficit calculator:
http://www.fitwatch.com/qkcalc/caloriedeficitcalculator.php
I have seen some amazingly fast recoveries after knee replacements nowadays. Attitude plays a role; stay positive and listen to your nurse!
ReplyDeleteDude! Heard about the knee from Mighty Mom! Are you going to be able to use your vets benefits to gt it? VA or Navy or Army Hospital? That can get steep!
ReplyDeleteI'll drink my coffee black tomorrow for this intention.
Sorry to hear that.
ReplyDeleteI saw you offer the ordeal already. That makes it meritorious.
Sorry to hear that.
ReplyDeleteI saw you offer the ordeal already. That makes it meritorious.
Anthony, thanks for the diet and I'll definetly give it a try.
ReplyDeleteVigilis, my nurse emphatically agrees!
ReplyDeleteIR, thanks for the thoughts and prayers. It always could be worse, this is only a partial replacement.
ReplyDeleteRick, thanks for that. Got to keep the right attitude. It could be worse, this is just a partial replacement, six or seven weeks of rehab and I'll be up and running.
ReplyDeleteYou would do well in getting a lot of exercise to your knee. I understand that it hurts but it will help in the long run. BTDT
ReplyDeletejack, I'll always listen to the voice of experience. Thanks.
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