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Maybe try swimming when your wounds are ready. I had two bone spurs removed from my heels a long time ago and it took a good year before I could wear shoes with any type of back. You may also want to try the mule style tennis shoes as they wont put pressure on your heel. Good. luck!

It's not swelling that causes the extra weight after surgery, it's all the Fluid they pumped into you to keep hydrated. Most people see this extra weight disappear within a week or two. I almost always see it go away for people within the first week.
Don't sweat it, the weight loss is coming very, very soon. Just stay hydrated, that's critical at this point in your healing, and hang in there!

We go to Disney World frequently. Make sure to take Protein bars as a back up, but there are a lot of healthy options. If you don't like what one place offers, walk 50 feet and you will have all new options. Lots of protein and veggie options.

Five months out from surgery, I'm down more than 70 pounds and less than 15 from onederland. I've gone from nearly bulging out of my size 20 pants to easily fitting into size 16.
But I must say the most amazing thing of all so far is discovering what my body can actually do. It's performing like a champ and lifting heavier and heavier weight while maintaining proper form in BodyPump. It has no problem getting through an hour of cardio, whether an exercise class or machine like the elliptical.
Today I challenged myself to walk four miles, even though I'm still a bit sore from BodyPump yesterday. I did it and it's been a long time since I've been able to walk a distance like that without stopping.
I'm finding myself getting excited about new ways to be active. If it's not cost-prohibitive, I want to sign up for a learn to row class this summer. I hear it's an amazing workout and I love nearly any activity involving Water. Before surgery my best friend asked me if I wanted to get a bike and go cycling with her. I was too intimidated. As I walked today, I remembered her offer and I'm excited to take her up on it. What a perfect activity as the weather warms and days get longer. So I'm researching bikes and racks for my car. I just wouldn't have done these things before. I truly feel like I have a new lease on life!

This IS amazing and so inspirational. I too find myself looking forward to being able to do more physically and not be as limited. I am already making a great deal of progress on the water. Looking forward to being able to do more on land.