Walk, don't run

OK, I have learned my lesson-- I am not a runner. After 8 hours in the emergency room yesterday, lots of waiting and one MRI later, I am home in a boot and on crutches for two weeks (even to hobble to the bathroom!). Then, if everything goes well, physical therapy. UGH. I am feeling a little sorry for myself-- first the GI thing than this-- The surgery has been great, but it has NOT been easy. And now that I can't exercise at all, I am worried I will start gaining weight again.

WHAT THE HELL!!!!!!...........It's like the infirmary around here!!! Sheesh!!!!!!!!!!!! But seriously babe..........That totally sucks!!!!!!! I'm soooo sorry that you are dealing with this, especially on top of your other issues. If I were there, I'd give you a big hug and an ice pack. (and maybe a doobie) Two weeks without exercise porbably wont lead to weight gain. Just focus on healing yourself. Sending you love (((((Andrea))))) C

Thanks for the hugs, and the note sweetie. andrea

I'm sorry for you Andrea. Hobbling to the bathroom is a pain, I know. It does get better. -Pam

12 more days. Thanks Pam

Hope you get to feeling better Andrea! From the Web: "Q. You burn more calories per mile if you walk faster or if you run. A. No, speed has very little effect on the calories per mile that you burn. If you walk a mile or if you run a mile, you burn about the same calories. You would burn more calories in a mile if you used racewalking technique, as it uses more muscles, or if you walk very, very slowly as you lose your momentum and your walking is less efficient. Calories burned per mile instead depends mostly on your weight - you burn more if you weigh more. However, the wisest way to burn more calories is to walk further, rather than to add weight. If you walk fast or run, you go further in less time."

Thanks-- I am thinking cycling, speed walking or the ellyptical is my better option for now on. UGH. IT just sounded cool. Right now using the darn crutches is going to burn calories. My arms are killing me! andrea

Oh my goodness.... hearing about all the physical problms going on on this board right now makes me worry. Love you, sweetie - keep strong and sending you love - Nan

Thank you Nanny-poo Appreciate the support.

Andrea! Sorry bout your foot babe! Rest your poor leg and let her heal up real good. Just make sure you're back in dancin form for Vegas. I am moved to verse... Oh Andrea you shouldn't have run Now you're hurt, that sure aint any fun Hope the pain aint too much As you walk with your crutch Til your healing and therapys done Take care beautiful Tim