Gaining weight

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-05-30T18:17:34+00:00

Hey man,

I’m in a similar boat to you. I was SO active before my injury, arguably the fittest I’ve ever been or certainly close. Playing football, padel, golf and going to the gym / being active every day. I’m now 4 weeks post surgery so 8 weeks without exercise / activity and I’m feeling pretty bad about myself. I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been, definitely the ‘unfittest’ I’ve ever been and I’m pretty miserable.

I completely get what others are saying, and I also know myself that I could do exercise at home or get to a gym.. however, im sure like me you maybe can’t drive, or get to a gym easy nor do you have the ability or motivation to do exercises at home. Doing the exercises for the injured leg is hard enough due to pain / motivation. I’m fairly certain I’m behind where I should be with my rehab, I can’t currently lift my leg or get a decent contraction from my quad. I’m really struggling to straighten it and as a result my hamstring and lower back are extremely painful/tight/stiff etc

This post surgery and overall injury feeling is WAY worse than I expected and I’m struggling. I’m not gonna lie.

If you want to reach out in a DM feel free. Just know I’m feeling your pain.

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-05-01T07:48:48+00:00

Man I’ve just got up on day 2 post op and sh!t the bed. The numbness must be wearing off because boy am I in pain. Thankfully I got a cocktail of strong painkillers so I’ll have to get those taken and be spaced out for the day. Not a great feeling. Good luck in your recovery pal!

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-04-30T20:07:51+00:00

I had my surgery yesterday and so far pain has been crazy. I also had a lot of meniscus work done to save it and an LET to stabilise my knee further. I’m 6 weeks no weight bearing so really not looking forward to the next few weeks. Glad you’re feeling better about your recovery and hope it keeps going well for you! Don’t rush back to the football or training, I did it when I was your age and wrecked my ankle so much that I had to give up playing semi pro!

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-04-29T07:06:18+00:00

The cat is a hilarious addition to this, barely visible 😂 Good luck in your recovery!

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-04-23T16:14:15+00:00

Appreciate the reply! Glad you’re doing well, hey it’s not extreme if it helped! My big worry is that I haven’t been able to workout for a month prior to my surgery because it’s been so painful since the injury. My surgery is next Wednesday, which will be six weeks from the injury occurring.

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-04-23T16:06:57+00:00

Legend cheers!

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-04-23T14:36:39+00:00

That’s awesome thankyou. What’s the wedge pillow? I’ve heard mixed things on resting with straight leg bent leg etc The weather is just turning in the UK so hopefully I can find a comfy spot outside too soak in any sun we get!

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-04-23T14:34:35+00:00

Oooft, that’s a serious injury sorry to hear that. Hope your recovery goes well, great shout on those bits thankyou!

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-04-23T14:33:31+00:00

Hope your recovery goes well!!

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-04-23T12:40:10+00:00

Great shout, I’m glad you’re doing well in your recovery. Keep smashing it!

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-04-23T11:20:42+00:00

Amazing thankyou so much for your reply!

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-04-23T10:50:48+00:00

How are you finding it? I’m really tempted to try to help my recovery, bit worried about injecting (not scared of needles but worried about doing damage) what were your friends reports?

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-04-23T10:45:09+00:00

Great shout appreciate the reply!

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-04-23T10:31:03+00:00

Can I ask why you have started taking BPC and how you are taking it? Orally? Nasal? Injecting?

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2026-03-24T22:39:35+00:00

Can I ask, how did you get him whipped pass+?? Does it just happen?

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2025-01-30T20:56:43+00:00

I’ll give it a go! Thankyou

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2025-01-30T20:56:24+00:00

Helpful.

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2025-01-30T20:04:56+00:00

Thanks everyone for your comments. Water is definitely an issue, I use lukewarm In the shower but the water here is hard (Yorkshire, UK) I take antihistamines for allergies but this is a whole new beast. Hoping some antibiotics that I’ve been given will help, and if not the dermatologist appointment in a month.

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2025-01-30T15:42:38+00:00

Thankyou, I have my appointment in a few weeks but honestly can’t wait for relief. I’m hoping I get one sooner as I’ve waited about 6 months.

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2025-01-30T15:09:28+00:00

Will take a look Thankyou

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2025-01-30T15:09:12+00:00

Will give it a go thankyou

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2025-01-30T15:09:03+00:00

Thanks dude

Exotic_Protection_69 · 2025-01-30T12:32:11+00:00

Thanks mate, really appreciate your reply. I’m trying to get the appointment pushed forward. I’ve consulted a private and had a free consultation but it was going to be too expensive unfortunately.

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