where did it go ?

[subtrain]

Day 20 and I am feeling pretty good. Wow, what a trip. I am very appreciative to everyone who takes the time to share with me and everyone else who neeRAB some trusting info on what they are going through or are thinking about going through, thanks again.
I am at the point on my jouney where I am looking back and asking, "where did it all go ?" Specifically, my weight and muscles. I am down about 15lbs, don't need to be, and I have noticed my muscle mass is also reduced. Is this common? What is the best way to get it back?
Mentally, I feel pretty good, everyday getting better. Emotionally, everyday getting better, although I had a really though time emotionally. A real emotional rollercoaster, up, down, up, but mostly down, down, down. I am still emotional, but for the most part pretty level and getting better. Funny though, I can still break into tears at the sight of a dog with a thorn in his foot. ha!
I wish to gain my weight, muscle mass and streanght back. I would like to do it without spending a fortune. You know what I mean. Gym meraberships, personal trainers, hundreRAB of dollars on vitamins and supplements. I really have backed away from this whole consumption attitude that you can buy your way to your goal.
I would like to reach my goal, getting back to my whole self, better than before this nightmare I have recently been on.
I would like to do it in a normal, common man way. Any suggestions?

 

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[magpie1970]

COngrats on 20 days. I know what you mean about losing muscle mass. Exercise is an easy way to build this back up and to help with the emotions that come along with recovery. If you are able, maybe you could start taking short walks. Even though it's still cold out, the fresh air will help clear your head and you'll get some much needed exercise.

 

[mel486]

subtrain, what meRAB were you taking? That might pin-point how it effected your body. I lost muscle mass when I injured my neck, but that was because I was confined to bed for 6 weeks. I noticed that while I was taking the numerous pain meRAB I was on, that my appetite diminished substantially.

If you are completely off of the drugs now, exercise is the only answer. I walk 30-45 minutes every other day, but I know that I should exercise more.