Dealing with pain and weight gain ?
Question for all you long time vets here. How have you dealt with, or still deal with, constant pain from your injuries and weight gain associated with meds and/or a more sedintary life style due to...
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I let my pain, and the associated medication, control my life for years. I gained weight, and because I can't really exercise much, I could not get it off. So, I gained more and more. Finally, I...
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Thanks for sharing Yellow Dog, this really opened my eyes. I'm at the heaviest weight of my life (192 lbs), for someone who has always hovered around 155 to 160 this is a big change. I can't stop...
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Yes, your story sounds a bit like mine. I have several injuries which the VA was only willing to prescribe medication for. I used to be extremely active (skiing, mtn biking, running, hiking, weight...
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First of all I would like to say thank you to The Old Medic. I have been reading this site for a year without posting and although your thoughts may be those of a genuis some times the words that...
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I got my doctor, physical therapist, and a dietician involved in my plan.Pre & post surgical to maintain my weight and now to gradually increase my exercise while reducing my calorie intake for a...
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bulldog: how's that working out? I'll be seeing the a nutritionalist next week. Yellow dog: maybe you should check this out!!
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You're not the only one that has gained weight since being injured. I definitely feel your pain. When I was in the military I stayed around 180 lbs with all the exercise and work. When I got out due...
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Thanks for all the comments. Sometimes you just have to hear it from others in your situation to get yourself motivated. I know all the things I should be doing, hell I've done them for years, it's...
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You are not alone in your weight gain issues. I had the same problems until I was referred to do Physical Therapy in a heated pool at my nearest VAMC. It changed my life, my pain level, and gave me a...
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Yellow dog: dally is right its called aqua therapy. I've been doing this for four months and its like the lottery to guys/gals like us. you have to be referred by your PT but check into this its...
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My issues are very close. I know the weight is degenerating my spine to rapidly to think about. Old Medic did you have your weight loss surgery through the VA? I know all about their medical students...
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I feel your pain Yellow Dog. I have been on numerous meds for back and cervical spine injuries and pain, as well as probably 90% of the meds used to prevent Miagraines which either don't work or the...
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