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It makes sense, but it's something I've never thought about. In order to heal, my body is burning through tons of calories.

So, I've been eating the same amount I normally do, and I'm normally pretty active. But, I've been losing weight, even though I'm doing far less physical activity.

I found some sketchy sources, but this one looks pretty legit:

https://www.hss.edu/files/Nutrition_for_Healing.pdf

It turns out, I'm burning more calories than I'd normally burn - even though I'm normally pretty active.

That explains why I'm losing weight. I've lost like 12 pounds! Well, that's more like 14 pounds, 'cause I have about 2 pounds of titanium in my hip.

I haven't actually confirmed this with a physician yet, but the web and some not-very-sketchy sites seem to confirm it.

It makes sense. I just never really thought of it before.

So, if you want to lose some weight, just get into a wreck and break some bones!

I'm going to increase my caloric intake to about 3,500 calories a day and see where that gets me.
It makes sense, but it's something I've never thought about. In order to heal, my body is burning through tons of calories. So, I've been eating the same amount I normally do, and I'm normally pretty active. But, I've been losing weight, even though I'm doing far less physical activity. I found some sketchy sources, but this one looks pretty legit: https://www.hss.edu/files/Nutrition_for_Healing.pdf It turns out, I'm burning more calories than I'd normally burn - even though I'm normally pretty active. That explains why I'm losing weight. I've lost like 12 pounds! Well, that's more like 14 pounds, 'cause I have about 2 pounds of titanium in my hip. I haven't actually confirmed this with a physician yet, but the web and some not-very-sketchy sites seem to confirm it. It makes sense. I just never really thought of it before. So, if you want to lose some weight, just get into a wreck and break some bones! I'm going to increase my caloric intake to about 3,500 calories a day and see where that gets me.

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[–] Sarcastaway 1 points (+1|-0)

Hey, no worries about the reply time. I took 3 days to get back to you last time haha.

Its good they did all those workups. Hell, its great to hear that insurance covered some of that stuff. Maybe its different in the case of major trauma, but I couldn't get my insurance to cover my nutrition panel at all.

Has your weight stabilized much? Hope your recovery is going well.
[–] TheBuddha [OP] 1 points (+1|-0)

LOL I'm usually pretty good about remembering to check places where I left comments.

Maybe it's because I've been online for so long, literally since before the web was worldwide. I always feel compelled to return to places I commented, 'cause it seems rude to not do so. Drive-by comments kinda make me feel a little slighted, though I don't invest much emotional energy in pixels.

Anyhow, I am gaining weight. I'm doing about 3,500 calories per day. My recovery is ahead of schedule, which is good. I've reached the point where my left leg can, for a few seconds, bear the full weight of my body. 'Snot comfortable, but it's now possible. For a while, it just kind of hung there and any weight was intolerable.

Thanks for asking! I'll make it. I will be in the 20% that make a full recovery. I will run again.

(Also, my upper body is looking pretty jacked!)
[–] Sarcastaway 1 points (+1|-0)

Semi-related story for you. I have a friend that managed to fall off his motorcycle and slide into a tree, and broke a bunch of stuff including his hip and femur. His recovery was pretty remarkable, but he never quite made it back the point where he could jump or run. It was remarkable mainly because doctors told him that he would likely never walk again without a cane.

Wanna know the funniest thing about it? He said his main motivation in physical therapy wasn't about walking again, it was gaining the strength in his leg to kickstart his bike. He finally did, and sold the bike without ever riding it again. Told me he had to "get the last word in" like it was some sort of argument he had with the bike. lol

Anyways, its great to hear you're doing better!
[–] TheBuddha [OP] 0 points (+0|-0)

Y'all do know I'll keep responding, pretty much forever. Right? LOL It's what I do!

I don't have a story quite that motivational. I do have a buddy who managed to hit a moose while riding his motorcycle. You could see the hoof prints on it from where the moose was pissed and stomped up and down on the bike, while my buddy was partially pinned beneath it. Moose are actually big and dumb. My buddy was okay after a couple of weeks in the hospital and a few months of therapy. He still rides.
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