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Hellrazor
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Posted: 3 December 2008 09:53 pm |
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So my gym asked me to tell my story for their newsletter. I was excited that they asked me and hopefully I can inspire someone with chronic pain to wanna change. So here is the story they are printing
Greg's story started a few months after his daughter, Alison (now 3 ½), was born, around June 2005. Chronic knee pain compelled them to move from their two-story home into a one story. By this time his wife Janet was pregnant with their second child and Greg had been told he would need two knee surgeries that would leave him on crutches for 6 months. This all coincided with moving and the pregnancy. It was a rough time to say the least. This was December 2006.
After the 6-month rehabilitation period Greg was not feeling better and was angry and depressed. He had tried everything his doctor(s) suggested (i.e. acupuncture, physical therapy, pain management program), but still was not feeling better. He had gained a significant amount of weight during this time too. At one point Greg was told by his surgeon that he would never again be able to do any impact sports without a full knee replacement. A short time after this Janet came to him saying that she was joining Parkpoint to relieve some stress. She asked if he wanted to join also, to which Greg quickly answered yes.
After being assessed for the pain management program he was told that his recovery time would be 18 months from the date of the second surgery. This was a full year later after the second surgery. By this time he had been going to Parkpoint for a few months with minimal progress. A friend recommended a book called, Sly Moves, by Sylvester Stallone. Greg read it and it lit a fire, a flame within him. From that point on (mid-January 2007) he was at the gym 6 days a week for about 1-2 hours. Three days a week he worked weights (leg especially) and cardio. The other three days he did 30-60 minutes of intense cardio. In addition, he walked morning and night for an hour. He also started counting calories and watching what he ate on a daily basis. The weight started dropping. His knee, although still hurting, didn't dictate what he could do (or couldn't do). At his heaviest he was 265 in April 2007. Today he is 165. When I started at Parkpoint in October of 2007, he weighed 242. By July 2008 he reached his goal of 165 and has remained within a few pounds of that number ever since.
Greg?s message: to anyone who may be going through chronic pain, the brain can overcome some of the limitations if you have the will and drive to do it. Recently I had a set back when I couldn't get to the gym for about a month. I am now working with Ed to get me back to where I was...and beyond. Working with a trainer can help you achieve the goals that you want to reach.
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sonamohan
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Posted: 4 December 2008 10:18 am |
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| Wow Hellrazor! Thats amazing... You story shows how resilient you are and encourages one and all ... This brings forth a proof that one can change his destiny if he wills too...
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DaniMae1
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Posted: 4 December 2008 01:32 pm |
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| Awesome! Brought a tear to my eyes....
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 4 December 2008 09:31 pm |
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Awesome job, bud. You are a true inspiration. 
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samantuting
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Posted: 9 April 2009 09:11 pm |
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 beautiful.
believe it not i think you're courage through out the process is way more inspiring to me than the results. (that was cool too though!)
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Hellrazor
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Posted: 9 April 2009 09:14 pm |
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| Thanks
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Hi_123
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Posted: 14 October 2009 01:54 am |
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Yeh, I've just never got back to exercising ever since I started working full time. I guess it’s due to not having enough time and not being organized. Last week I found my solution! And I feel so happy with myself. I discovered this new site. It's a reminder system that allows me to remind myself with the things I need to do. Having a little something there to remind you everyday especially exercising makes a big difference to my life!. I'm organised, I’m happier, and I feel healthy already! And It’s Free! Maybe you can give a try, for reference (reminderoo.com).
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Lisa323
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Posted: 17 November 2009 03:05 pm |
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What an inspirational story! Thanks so much for sharing it. I'd love to know more about the cardio you did/do. When my knee's strong, I can handle the treadmill - can't run it or do severe inclines. I can use the bikes at a moderate speed, can't use elliptical at all (those hurt my knee so badly). I do remember one machine I used in PT, I don't remember what it was called... You sit on it and are at a bit of an angle with your feet towards the floor, hold the sides of the seat you're sitting on and push with your feet which works the thigh and calve muscles to help strengthen the area surrounding the knee. I also walked the pool a lot after my meniscus removal surgery when I couldn't handle putting my weight on the knee. Now, since I've re-injured my knee, I don't want to get derailed from my weight-loss plan and am looking for any new ideas.
I hope you have a speedy and complete recovery as quickly as possible!
Lisa
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