Hi - I have been living with a chronic foot/ankle problem for almost three years. It's now at a point where I'll need to use a wheel chair for long distance walking. I had been able to get down to 192 last summer. But, after reinjuring my foot in September - frustration and pain has seemed to take over my once once pretty secure plan for weight loss.
I am feeling so frustrated and out of control. I do have an appointment with a therapist next week to help me.
I learned a while ago that when people say "How are you?"...they really don't want to know. (except best friends and very close family).
Someone over at the 100 pound forum suggested I post here. That you folks would understand. I though this forum was for things like diabetes, thyroid, etc - not physical challenges. But, I was told I could post here.
I am allergic to narcotic pain meds - so I must rely on tylenol, nsaids, and ice. I've had lots of pt. There is a surgery for this problem with a 50 % chance of success.
I am struggling with coping with facing using a wheelchair. I understand it will be a process.
I use my recumbant bike, stability ball and non weight baring exercises.
The last six months I have been 'coping' with this problem by using food. All it got me was 30 pounds back and feeling like food sanity was a thing of the past. But, for today, I will NOT go out for ice cream and junk food no matter what my pain or frustration feels.
Thanks so much for listening.