When your ill and can't get in your steps

[julie_jelt]

Hi guys.  So I love working out and when you get the news that you are going to be laid up a week after having surgery it breaks your happy mood.  So instead of being upset, I have decided to cheer on all the new friends I have made in this fitbit community and be happy for them!  Does that sound like a great idea or what!

[WendyB]

Sorry to hear about the surgery. Im sure you will back in no time.

But Cheer everyone on! Its fun to do anyways

[julie_jelt]

Thanks Wendy!  It's surgery to remove my gallbladder.  Has anyone here had theirs out?

[SunsetRunner]

Don't let it change your happyness, thank your wonderful body for being able to do the things you can do together, and for all amazing things it does automatically for you.

Thanks to your muscles, your body can move, exercise.. when energy from food isn't available your body switches to using your body fat reserves.. letting know when being hungry or not needing more. Converting the foods eaten into energy, but also uses the nutritients where needed.. letting know when needing rest from exercise, when feeling tired and needing sleep, waking you up in the morning.. telling when needing to go to the bathroom.. and lots more..

When being sick, the body does want to recover, reducing appetite / hunger signals.. so instead of focusing energy on digestion, it can then instead take a break from and focus on healing instead. Our bodies are very clever, even if having a low appetite when being sick.. eventually if the body needs more food (nutritients), it will tell by increasing hunger, having a feast for a while.. it tell when to break the 'fast', and in case of needing more time to heal more, the hunger can be away for a while longer..

[julie_jelt]

Thanks so much!!!

[TandemWalker]

Hi @julie_jelt. What a wonderful attitude indeed! We should be the ones cheering you up, and there you are putting a happy face on all of us!  Your positive stance alone will no doubt contribute immensely to your prompt and full recovery.

I was in a similar position about a year ago. As gradually resumed my activities, I was pleasantly surprised to realize that I was burning calories a lot faster than prior surgery. The hiatus had for effect to reset my BMR clock somehow, such that getting up to speed with my exercise regimen didn't take that long - about three months in my case. I could have been faster, but I didn't want to rush anything - I just went at it nice and slow. Life is too short to rush though it!

So thank you for cheering me up!

Have a nice day.

    TW     

[HelenaFitbit]

@julie_jelt I had my gallbladder removed! The best advise I can give you is to stick to your diet and avoid spicy, fatty or rich foods. You'll be in a lot of pain if you eat fast food, I know it.  

[Elliotu]

Good idea

[Running777]

Your post got to me. I am a runner and am going through some hip issues. The charge hr was a Christmas present and it is keeping me motivated! Positive attitude is key! Good luck to you remember one step at a time!

[julie_jelt]

I am getting nervous about my surgery coming up Wednesday but I know I am in good hands!  You are all so encouraging and I thank you for that!

[Running777]

You will be fine I had a MRI last week and got through it! After wrd you will be back on track and recovering nicely! Good luck and like you said you are in good hands!

[Arubababy]

I have and its not like it used to be. You should be fine after a week!

[SunsetRunner]

Don't force your precious body after recovery by wanting to do to much when starting exercising again. Build up gradually, rest more if needed.