eating over exercise

[othepain4]

Has anybody heard of any weight limits for BHR? I weighed 285lbs. on my first 4 years ago. I am now 315. I know the weight doesn't help but between working a lot and not feeling good it has been a lot easier to grab comfort food over exercise!

[curt]

     Don't think there is a "limit" per se.   Think it is probably a surgeons' call based upon risk to the femur during recovery.  Doc should be able to tell you with a call.  Good luck with it,  Curt

[Dannywayoflife]

As above but really the more weight that you can shift the less strain you put on your shinny new joint.
I know that it's hard not to pile on the pounds when your feeling down. I've struggled with depression over the last year and as a result I went from 180 to 225. Just over a year ago I was mega fit and in proper fighting shape. Now I'm in the worst shape of my life! But I'll get it back!!   
Danny

[Boomer]

If you can lose some weight with the guidance of your doctor before surgery, you should so. Keep your strength, but shed the unneeded pounds. After surgery, your operated legs doesn't cooperate very well, so you need to move with your arms and your other leg. The less weight you have to lift in and out of bed, a chair, the toilet etc, the easier it will be for you. You can use that saved energy for your recovery.

[othepain4]

Good time to go on a diet. Will need help getting to frig. Looking forward to feeling good again!

[chris finn]

Has anybody heard of any weight limits for BHR? I weighed 285lbs. on my first 4 years ago. I am now 315. I know the weight doesn't help but between working a lot and not feeling good it has been a lot easier to grab comfort food over exercise!

Maybe the BHR doesnt have a weight limit......but your heart does.

[Tin Soldier]

Not to support weight gain, but it seems that the larger components could support more weight, right?  The more surface area, the more weight something can support, like fat tires on a bog.  Although I have no idea if that is taken into consideration by the surgeon.   I suspect the component size is based solely on bone structure and size.  All I'm getting at is that I don't think there is the potential for dramatic failure or even excessive wear with weight gain.  I'd still try to loose some weight and I'd also talk to the surgeon. 

[ScubaDuck]

Maybe the BHR doesnt have a weight limit......but your heart does.

Chris, are you saying that I can't love a fat woman?   ;D

[chris finn]

Maybe the BHR doesnt have a weight limit......but your heart does.

Chris, are you saying that I can't love a fat woman?   ;D

lol....."If I had me a woman that was big n fat, Id jump up and down like an alley cat" .....as a wise man once sang  ;) ...aint nothing wrong with big women  ;D

[Dannywayoflife]

Not to support weight gain, but it seems that the larger components could support more weight, right?  The more surface area, the more weight something can support, like fat tires on a bog.  Although I have no idea if that is taken into consideration by the surgeon.   I suspect the component size is based solely on bone structure and size.  All I'm getting at is that I don't think there is the potential for dramatic failure or even excessive wear with weight gain.  I'd still try to loose some weight and I'd also talk to the surgeon.

Tin I think the component sizes are determined mainly by the diameter of your femoral neck. Could be wrong tho

[PistolPete]

When is your surgery?  I really think you should do yourself a huge benefit and try losing as much weight as possible now and for the future.  Don't lose the weight only for your surgery do it to live a healthier lifestyle.

[othepain4]

My surgery is this Thursday!  I am ready to make changes in my eating habits. I had gone from 346 to 240 before my RBHR a couple of years ago. I had taken up running before my hip acted up. I can't wait to get back into the gym again.

[hernanu]

Sounds like you know how to drop the weight, and that's important, but as you already have seen, recuperating the hip goes first - make sure that's important. As several folks have posted here, good nutrition will help you heal and drop weight.

[PistolPete]

I agree with hern.  After my surgery my diet went to crap as well but I just didn't have much of an appetite so I wasn't eating much.  This was good as I actually dropped a few pounds.  Now, i'm 5 weeks out and eating healthy and back in the gym going easy but feeling good.  My goal is to be down around 6% bodyfat by summer. 

Also, as Hern said your most important goal starting Thursday is your recovery so put that first and weight loss 2nd.  Both work work hand and hand so hang in there.  Also, post surgery now you have both hips done so it's time to celebrate and get your body back on track.

[Dan L]

The first thing my surgeon said after looking at my plain films was to lose weight.  The increasing pain over the following spring and summer underscored that for me, and the MRI confirmed the need for the operation a couple months later.  I was able to fairly easily, for me, lose about 11% of my body weight prior to the surgery in October, lowest I've been since late teens.  By eliminating salt and alot of red meat, smaller portions, replacing things with whole grains, fruit, less starch and generally avoiding crap I shouldn't have been eating for the past 30 years anyway, I made great progress (for me) over 6 months.  I mostly wanted to assure I never have to go through this surgery again and the less weigt on the device, the longer it should last.

It made a huge difference when on crutches not carrying that weight around, and my BP, and other general health metrics all improved also, so I think it was the best possible thing I could have done to prepare.

[othepain4]

I am looking forward to a healthier lifestyle.I really have no excuse. I enjoy exercise as well as "good" food. I wonder how soon I can get on a exercise bike?

[papalagidiver]

Check out the book The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss . I  realize that this is just another diet book  but worked great for me. I lost 50 pounds getting ready for the surgery and did not exercise since my hip was killing me. Also, it deals with lots more than just dieting.

[othepain4]

thank you  I think I'll put it on my Christmas list.  Just found out I don't have to be at hospital untill 11  Wanted to get it over with

[cwg]

Dr Steven Gundry's book- He is a top cardio surgeon who wrote a book that makes perfect sense- Its essentially greens only and protein, no fruit, the first two weeks- Easy easy fast safe weight losing. The book is "Evolution something.." and facinating, not just another diet book. My mates who went on it for health reasons have had rapid and shocking results.
And the thinking behind it, and some of the stuff he shares about himself and his patients his really great reading.

You can always exercise something, even if not cardio to get stronger.Weights, bands etc.

Oh, when are you going in for surgery?
I had my BHR and the day after was 5 minutes on a woosey exercise bike in the hospital "gym".

Good luck with everything!

[Luanna]

My hubby and I are following (most of the time) Dr. Gundry's - Diet Evolution diet. My hubby who has a very hard time losing weight has dropped 20 pounds slowly so far. After the holidays he plans on going back on the diet for more weight loss. I do it because it makes me feel great - no processed sugar and very few carbs - mostly veges and a bit of protein and a small amount of fruit. 

He has amazing credentials but at first I thought what he was saying was a lot of "hula hula". The diet works.

Luanna