Unable to get motivated

[burgerking]

Hi all having a hard time getting motivated problems with my legs unable to stand with so much pain going to doctors to see if I can up pain killers only getting2-4 hours sleep

[Finnberry]

Is it a long term problem? If so, have you considered using a wheelchair. I used to be in pain all the time but now I'm active and relatively pain-free.

[burgerking in reply to Finnberry]

No I hope not hope the hip replacement will sort out one problem then going to msk spinal clinic for the pain in my lower back

[Finnberry in reply to burgerking]

Glad to hear that. Hope you soon get sorted.

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Burgerking,

I am sorry to hear you're experiencing so much pain - and I'm glad you're going to see your GP to find out what can be done to help you.

Having sleep deprivation and pain is a horrible combination, and I really hope you can get some relief soon.

Wishing you a good weekend, and hope you get your appointment soon to see your GP.

Lowcal

[burgerking in reply to Zest]

Thanks I will update on the outcome

[IndigoBlue61]

Good morning burgerking

I'm sorry you are struggling at the moment but try to have faith that things will improve. How are you doing in your weight loss? This will be difficult if you are in pain and not sleeping, both of which can affect weight loss 😕But it's important to eat healthily, especially as you get ready for your hip replacement. Movement is also important, it may be worth seeing a Physio before surgery. (I used two sticks which really helped, and still use one on bad days) I got very overweight and unfit prior to surgery in June 2015 and it took a lot of effort to get back afterwards so I do understand 😕

I hope you get your surgery soon, have a good Sunday 😊

[burgerking in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thank you for the reply My weight is up and down but still eating healthy at the moment. I am using 1. Of my Crutches will have to use both to help me get more mobile

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to burgerking]

I was on two sticks/crutches two years ago, massively overweight and very down 😢 Life is much brighter on the other side, you will get there 😊

[HubbysMissMouse]

I have been using crutches for 4 weeks but still managed to lose weight by using NHS recipes and actually enjoyed most of them and am sticking to them mostly. Also where you get the calories with these it was easier to know the calories without fully counting them out myself. The first week I put on a pound but I mainly lost a pound a week so it helped. This week I am starting to come of them completely and last week I was using just one. You can still manage to lose weight even if it is only when u are better, have faith in yourself as you will still get there at some time.

[Cat33 Restart Dec 2023]

Hello Burgerking Have huge sympathy as I'm the same I'm having a hip replacement in March I can't do anything at the moment The pain is excruciating I'm ooohing and aaahing and taking deep breaths just to move round the house What painkillers are you on ?

I too find it hard to get motivated being in so much pain

Do you have a date for your op ?

The November/December Happiness Challenge has really helped me through some very dark days and kept my spirits up Its not too late to join in It hasn't taken my pain away but it's really kept me positive and a lot happier than I know I would have been without it

Wishing you all the very best please keep me posted 😀

[burgerking in reply to Cat33]

Hi cat33 thanks for the email haven't been given a date seeing consultant March-April I am taking gabapentin marol and paracetamol.seeing doctor on Wednesday to see if I can up the pain killers I will keep you posted,

[Cat33 Restart Dec 2023 in reply to burgerking]

I do hope you get painkillers that will give you some relief It's horrendous this pain isn't it never known anything like it Good luck when you see the consultant

Please let me know how you get on

All the best