One More Reason to Lose Weight

I told you about my knee-replacement surgery six weeks ago. I’m about 70% back to where I need to be in terms of strength and flexibility, and I’m feeling confident that I’ll get the joint back to 100% in the next month or two.

The first two weeks were very painful. The next week was somewhat better. Since then, what pain there is, is manageable.

During those first three weeks, I experienced something I’ve heard about a hundred times but never understood: cold sweats. This is when you wake up at night shivering in a puddle of perspiration. It’s an odd experience, but it had a benefit. I lost 18 pounds and I’m back to fitting in my “skinny” pants.

We’ve all heard that losing weight is helpful in lessening joint pain. As this clip explains, one of the advantages of losing weight after a knee operation is that for every pound you lose, you reduce the strain on your knees by four pounds. (And the stress on your hips by six.)

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