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Bone on Bone

TC40
TC40
sounds like the name of a bada** death metal song.....or it could be the condition of my poor knees. I had X-rays done at the orthopedic dr yesterday and that was the definitive dx. There will be knee replacements in my future, but no time soon. He wants me to lose (a lot!) of weight. I can also get injections. Also, I can take Orc stuff like Motrin,etc. He told me to keep exercising. I have been, just not everyday. so,basically, I learn to "play with the pain".

I have so many things wrong with me that I feel like just throwing in the towel.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
If you look at the huge picture at once it can seem overwhelming TC...

I think baby steps can make taking steps forward so much more achievable and less painful

He didn't say that you need to 'play with the pain'... He wants you to lose some weight.. I need to do that as well...

Perhaps start to look at each day in the terms of just that day.... What will you have for meals on that day... If you go over a little so what.... Then try again the next day... Starting to cut calories a little at a time and if you're exercising I would not make things unattainable... Maybe 15 minutes a day start at or 10 minutes... Slowly increase over time

A good friend of mine had both knees replaced and it was very successful.... Big hug for you and a blessing...xo
TC40
TC40
Thank you!!!
songstress1
songstress1
I hope you can try the best in your situation, and I will do the same. I have several issues in my life as well right now, and think that trying our best to effectively cope with our situations is all we can do.

Hugs
songstress1
songstress1
try your best*
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