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I lost too fast so have started eating things I normally wouldn't: wine, pasta, quiche, breaded fish. It doesn't matter if I gain a couple of pounds. Since I am still flat on my back in bed I am at the mercy of what my husband brings me. One day I had a half grapefruit then had to wait till nearly 8 pm to eat "breakfast" which I could hardly eat anyway. He has gotten take-out twice. The breaded fish for me and a Ruben sandwich for him from a local restaurant gave us both the runs. Dinner from the local Italian restaurant was $60. for 2, and we threw most of it out. There's not much locally, so he is trying to cook. The little hamburger he made looked like a lump of charcoal, but I ate it for survival. My friend encouraged me to try to get more protein so I ask him for 2 eggs whether it is early or late just to get the nutrition. He made center-cut pork chops last night with a can of mushroom soup, a half can of water, plus a third can of wine. I told him to cover them as soon as it bubbled and make sure the heat was down. He must have been watching TV and not the chops because there wasn't even a half teaspoon of sauce left. The meat was so dry, it was hard to eat, but I forced myself. He's not used to doing anything in the kitchen, and I appreciate him trying and I need nutrition.
My back gets about 1% better each day. I am grateful I have been able to lay on my back and sides in bed and to be able to sleep at night. Because I can use my legs I can roll off the bed onto my legs now and leaving my upper body on the bed I can gently march or walk “in place,” do half squats to exercise my legs, and use a half-gallon container by myself. I can do leg lifts in bed too. My husband still helps support my weight when I make the one trip “necessary” to the restroom, because of the pain of standing or walking. On Craig's List, there was a walker for $10. near us and a shower stool. I had a shower 4 days ago after 8 days but cried the whole time because it hurts so much to sit. I couldn't have stood that long even with my husband's help, I get too faint, nor am I strong enough yet to use the walker. But I think I will be soon. It's been 13 days since I have been downstairs or watched TV. Maybe in a day or two.
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52.3 kg
Lost so far: 1.5 kg.
Still to go: 0 kg.
Diet followed: Reasonably Well.
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Losing 1.1 kg a Week
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So sorry you are struggling so badly with your back, sister. Back pain is the WORST! Do you know what "caused" it? Have you been able to go to a doctor? Would a chiropractic appointment help? Do you need physical therapy. I know it is excruciating right now, but maybe a few minutes of extra pain doing one of those things would relieve you in the long run. I am praying for your quick recovery. Glad to hear that your husband is trying to cook - that's a miracle that he is taking care of YOU for a change! Keep us posted on your progress, please!
11 May 21 by member: Debbie Cousins
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it's funny how some husbands don't know how to cook at all that's because us their wives made them that way no criticism I just hated cleaning up after him what a mess I'm glad that you are feeling better and that you are now beginning to move it is hard being a invalid my last surgery I left the Hospital Saturday morning it was a hip replacement and shattered femur I woke up this Sunday something knocking on my door and it was already a physical therapist hurt like heck
11 May 21 by member: ridemariel
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Snow your post made me both thankful and tearful😪. I am continuing to pray for your healing and I am thankful that there has been some improvement even if it has been slow. I am thankful that hubby is trying and helping, and I am thankful that you still have your fighting spirit (hearing you talk about squats....no Mam, no squats for you as yet😱).
I am sorry that you're still in so much pain. I am sorry that the nutrition you hope to have is not available right now. I am sorry that you don't have your independence due to this challenge.
Having read your post l was reminded of Acts 16: 25-34 when Paul and Silas were in prison praying🙏🏽 and praising God🎶, and it led to the earthquake that opened the doors to the jail not just for them but for others too (remember the prison guard was saved that night). I believe this is a word for us both, let's pray and praise God, even as wait on Him in faith for the things we are praying for.
Wishing you a blessed day Snow, remember you are loved by the Lord Jesus Christ and your FSF.❤
11 May 21 by member: Daughter of the_King
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🙏Wishing you a speedy recovery, and good luck!🍀
11 May 21 by member: jollyfox
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Prayers for healing quickly! 💜🙏
11 May 21 by member: Diana 1234
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Snow, consider having your husband get some canned soup, tuna, fruit, cheese etc. I can make a meal of fruit, cheese and crackers. Anyone should be able to manage heating soup or opening tuna. Even if you don't add anything to the tuna, it would be good with crackers or a slice of toast. I hope you start to feel better soon.
11 May 21 by member: SherryeB
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In addition to what SherryeB said, consider meat sticks, cheese sticks or BabyBels, fruit (if you're increasing carbs right now), and if he can boil water (and TIME it), he could make hard-boiled eggs. If you have curbside pickup from your local grocery store, you could actually go online (if you have a laptop in your bed) and place the grocery order yourself, so you would have the things you need. Hang in there, sister. Brighter days are ahead.
12 May 21 by member: Debbie Cousins
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