Morning,

I've discovered one truly superb side-benefit to losing weight.

Today is Day 3 after my femur surgery. Yesterday I graduated to hobbling about on a cane (compared to crutches), so I'd reckon healing is coming along quite nicely.

The physical therapy after surgery, however, was quite a challenge. I had 2 benign bone tumors removed from my right femur, and so of course my right leg is extremely stiff and sore. The first time I got on crutches with the physical therapist, wow, I realized... this would have been soooo much more difficult if I hadn't lost the 40 pounds I did this year!

Not only that, however. Over the past 6 months, I've been doing karate and martial arts, and my signature phrase, I can DO this, came in quite handy - I must have told myself that 24 times while getting up the courage to take that first step. Wow. Scary indeed, but I was able to succeed.

Thus, losing weight can really help you should you have surgery in the future!

Enjoy,

Barbara

glad you came thru the surgery ok... and great postive attitude

Morning,

Thanks for the kind words. Today is Day 4 after my surgery, and I can now walk without a cane. Quite frankly, I'm pretty astonished at how rapidly I appear to be healing (but I'm certainly NOT going to push it!!!). Is it because of my better health? The 40 pounds of non-existent fat that my legs no longer have to support? My "I can DO this!" attitude? Who knows?

But I'm certainly quite pleased, that's for sure.

Best wishes,

Barbara