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Anonymous
Hey /fit/
I have a few questions for you guys as far as calorie intake and the such goes under some awkward conditions...
The story is pretty much this, I'm a first year college student, who messed his back up playing Soccer last fall for his high school. I really haven't been able to properly exercise since, because of a pain in my lower back. When I went to the doctor a month ago they found a pilonily cyst (or however you spell it... it was near the base of my spine, on the skin) and he said that it could have been causing a lot of the issues that I've had with my back constantly feeling pulled. Well I had it removed yesterday, and I'm now back at my house, and now can't really move around on doctors orders (and 4 stitches in my lower back). I've gained 40 lbs in the last year and some, and I really a.)Don't want to put any more on and b.) want to take a good deal of it off. I used to weigh 140, now I'm up to 180, and it really doesn't suit my build, I hate having bitch tits and really want them gone.

My question is, how should I diet if I can't move around? What about exercises? I'm afraid to even lift my 5 lbs hand weight because I don't want to hinder the healing of my lower back. When I get the stitches out, what kind of exercises should I start doing, would you recommend hitting a pool? (I'm a trained life guard, so I know how to properly swim) This is the first time that I've really been stuck and not able to move around, so I'm at a loss as for how to get back into any form of exercise regime, and my old one (run for 40 minutes with warm up and cool down periods, do some sit ups etc.) surely is too much.

Pic unrelated, except that I'm really excited to watch the United game today XD
>> Anonymous
nigga you need physical therapy not 4chan. stupid cocksucker.
>> Anonymous
>>58043
Bitch, I need some help trying to figure out how to diet when I'm not burning off ANYTHING because I can't move. Physical Therapy is only going to make sure that I've got back my proper range of movements, They're not going to help me work up a plan for dieting.
>> Anonymous
you could always do yoga/pilates. In terms of real exercise you are pretty much screwed, as mostly everything involves your back somehow.

Don't be a pussy, start by doing chinups, pushups and bodyweight squats- ease your way into each exercise by warming up thoroughly beforehand, and AFTER USING A FOAM ROLLER GODS PENIS IN YOUR MOUTH IN TERMS OF REHAB, ITS LIKE THOSE FOAM POOL TUBES, JUST SIT ON IT AND ROLL UP AND DOWN ON IT ITS LIKE SEX FOR YOUR BACK.
>> Anonymous
Well, I guess it's time for a helpful response. I feel your pain bro.

I fractured my lower back playing football my sophomore year in highschool. Since then I've had two lumbar fusions because the pain never stopped. It's been over three years since I broke it and about 8 months since my last surgery.

This one definately feels better than my back did after my 1st surgery (the damn surgeon was a noob, only 3 years out of his residency), so I'm optimistic. But anyways, let's talk what you can do.

I was so damn scared of effing up my back again after my last surgery. I don't know how similar a spinal cyst is to pars fractures, but I know it hurts like hell to move and you can't do much more than lie down. Hell, when I was recovering, I had my family set up a projector on the ceiling just so I could do something with my time (I don't reccomend this, cuz I basically developed the beginnings of carpal tunnel XD).

Do not, and I repeat, DO NOT push yourself. If you feel any twinge of pain you need to immediately STOP. In the first few weeks, take short walks. If it's convinient, use a walking stick or walker. Walk at least twice a day, but remember slow and steady. Slowly increase the duration till you can walk around the block at around 1 month.

Physical therapy is more than just flexibility, they help you with scar tissue and muscle atrophy too. Definitely do that. Anyways, I'm probably just babbling now. Just remember to take it slow. You can always loose the weight later.

I have a hella large body type - my ideal weight is about 200-220 (yeah, I played lineman). Over the past 3 years of debilitation, I've gained over 100 lbs. Yep, I'm fucking 320 pounds. Don't let your situation get you down.