Posted by alexandra_k on March 19, 2005, at 20:53:36
In reply to Re: change in eating habits... » alexandra_k, posted by Damos on March 15, 2005, at 14:53:51
Ah. I think the elliptical trainer might be out.
I shattered most of the smaller bones in my feet and my ankles. Broke both the main bones in my legs and my right heel bone was shattered too. I have pretty restricted ankle movement and too much movement leads them to swell and ache because the joints aren't smooth anymore. There is no way I can stand on tip toes even. And I don't walk properly by transfering my weight to the ball of my foot.
So I guess it is movement as well as impact... I don't think I could bend my ankles well enough for a rowing machine. Biking is okay because the peddles rotate so I don't have to actually move my ankles very much at all. Even standing is painful because my arches have collapsed and the undersides of my feet (especially the right heel) aren't flat surfaces anymore. Step aerobics would be too much. I have to 'tip' off the edge of steps rather than bend my ankles. They just don't bend like they used to. I also have to bend my ankle quite severely to the right (as much as I can really) just to have my right foot flat on the ground. The ankle couldn't set straight.
So basically my legs / feet are f*cked.
They said I'd never be able to walk without crutches but I can. I can.
But I guess I shall have to try the diet thing....
I guess it is hard because I used to have quite firm legs / backside from all the walking I used to do. But not any more. Not any more. Just need to eat better I think. But that being said I have been eating better (much better) for a couple of weeks now and haven't noticed any difference at all.
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