I had surgery a week ago on my ankle (bone spur/achilles issues that were interfering with my dance classes at school). They actually had to sever the achilles tendon during the procedure and re-attach it, which won't be any sort of issue in the long-run, but for now it means two months in a cast and/or on crutches, putting absolutely NO weight on my foot until the tendon has completely healed. While the crutches are already starting to improve my arms a bit, I'm concerned about my already-not-too-perfect waistline. I initially thought I'd be able to counter the effects of losing my daily dance classes with sit-ups and similar ab workouts, but I can't get down on the floor to do this (because once I'm down, I can't get back up!!).
With the holidays upon us, I'm aware that the temptations of fatty delicious foods will be stronger than ever, however, this isn't too much of a concern as I'm pretty good about avoiding the holiday splurges so many others enjoy. Something about seeing that much food just makes me feel full...
I guess what I'm trying to ask is:
1) Does anyone have any good tips on how to stay fit while essentially bed-and-chair-ridden for two months?
...and....
2) Does anyone have any good tips about hiding unsightly scars on the ankles? Do many men look at the ankles? I'm aware there are a lot of men with foot fetishes (my bf among them!) that are likely to notice, but if I slap some Dermablend on there, will that suffice, do you think?
I've never had surgery before, so I'm at a loss about what to do when someone who relies on daily exercise to stay at a reasonable weight is suddenly completely unable to exercise from the waist down in any of her usual ways, and also what to do about scars. Fortunately, I have Dermablend already (I've got a small tattoo that I often cover up for school) so I can give that a try at no additional cost to me, but if anyone has any other tips--maybe tips on how to keep scarring at a minimum??--I'd really love to hear them.
Now that the terror of going under the knife is past, it has been replaced with the paralyzing fear of uncontrolled weight gain and hideous scars that run the entire length of my ankle!! :o



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