I know what you mean, I asked if I could work out again, was told NO. (Because of my husband having an affair keeps me sick to my stomach helps). Also he could care less and it hurts, like nothing else.

I could deal with the physical pain alot better thatn this emotional pain.

I'm having the same problems, have you tried swimming? Maybe you could speak to your doctor and ask for help that way? My doctor wants me to wait a while just yet but I must admit the extra weight does bring me down a lot and can't be helping with the pain

I just dont know the answer to this, I really wish I did. A while ago, I adopted a retired greyhound and started to walk again. Strangel enough, they are perfect as are good on the lead and actually stabilise me if I am unsteady!! I concentrated on a good diet and lost nearly a stone. Then I had a fall, couldnt get out, ate for comfort...and - well, you know the rest. BUT I do find that if I suck a sweet and make it last, that really does help, if I am desperate so am into that again now. Sooo hard and good luck to you......Cathrynn x

i have being stuggling with my weight also.
I have a group, chronic pain and weight loss.
I go for a walk every day for about an hour.I take the dog also.
I eat healthy food alot..

Its really hard to control weight through diet alone. when I hurt my back I weighed 117 pounds. Right now, i'm at 160. I eat 1200 calories a day and eat healthy - the only difference, I cant exercise. I'm going into another spinal surgery on august 19th that will knock me off my feet for a minimum of another year. Our bodies dont burn much without movement and its almost impossible to eat so little that you dont gain.

I am so having problems with my weight, I have the same problems as you are it sucks, I went on a diet and i really hope it works, before my accident I weighted 120lbs and i have gained so much in this past year.

My doctor said it could be because of the meds they will give you a sweet tooth, and the lack of exercise
and of course i dont work anymore also, i worked in a restaurant for 20 years as a manager so i was working 60 hours plus, down to 0 so that may have a lot to do with it

I am going on a 1000 calorie diet, it would be 1500 if i could exercise, but since i cant it will have to be the 1000, and i am going to divide it up within 6 small meals a day

Our local community college has a warm water pool with exercise classes. I may sign up for something like that once I am cleared from my surgery (on July 28th).

Walking is tough enough when your back hurts, if you are like me "with large ta-ta's" it is tougher, I got a set of trekking poles, they help keep me upright and strain off my back, also, I joined curves, and I still havnt found a machine there that hurts my back.

Thanks for all the ideas and replies.

Mandy,
I am sure your "ta tas" are bigger than mine. lol but if this weight continues I may catch up to you. lol

My biggest hurdle, other than back pain is also "drive". I don't have much anymore.

I have tried exercise machines in the Heart rehab class but had to quit that because my back hurt so much.

Oh well