Staying motivated and creative when recovering from an injury

[annschmech]

I didn't find a related discussion about staying motivated with an injury, so am starting one.

My hip went rogue and may take months to heal completely so I can't do any weight bearing exercise.  This pretty much has changed my whole routine, which consisted of hiking and other such things.  Now it's swimming and PT type stuff. 

I find it hard to switch my routine and miss hiking.  It's hard to stay motivated.  Anyone else out there that is struggling with this sort of thing?

[WendyB]

Yes its hard but you will be back to it in time.

I found some chair exercises on YouTube that have helped me. I also love to Box so I found a sitting Boxing DVD to use until I can get back to my other