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What Causes Stiffness In Legs Post Knee Replacement Surgery?

Yes I have had knee replacement in both knees about 2 years now. I have worked very hard in getting stronger in my legs. I walk 2 miles and ride 5 miles 3timesaweek. After doing this for months now My trunk is so round and my legs are like sticks. I need to lose weight in my abdomen and chest area. I NEED HELP! I cannot get on the floor because I cannot kneel on my knees to get up. HELP
Wed, 23 Mar 2016
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Hi.

Major surgeries like the ones you have had can cause ups and downs in various parameters in your body. Check on your thyroid and metabolic profiles to make sure nothing is wrong there.

You mentioned a good active physical lifestyle, but did not mention your dietary intake. I am guessing we should easily be able to find flaws in it, which are causing the centripetal obesity. Speak to a nutritionist at your earliest convenience.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Stiffness In Legs Post Knee Replacement Surgery?

Hi. Major surgeries like the ones you have had can cause ups and downs in various parameters in your body. Check on your thyroid and metabolic profiles to make sure nothing is wrong there. You mentioned a good active physical lifestyle, but did not mention your dietary intake. I am guessing we should easily be able to find flaws in it, which are causing the centripetal obesity. Speak to a nutritionist at your earliest convenience. Best wishes.