I'm sorry I don't know what you're diagnosis is so i'm not sure what to say to you about that. I will say that doctor's can, and have been, wrong and if you're so certain and willing to put forth the effort, I say go on and prove him/her wrong! ;)

If you're doing everything you should be doing (staying op) and don't feel that you deserved the 4 pound gain then there must be another reason. Perhaps meds? Accept that and try not to take it to heart...I know, easier said than done. ;)

No matter what your issue is there is always something that you can do. I posted a link to wheelchair bound exercises in the medical conditions forum not too long ago and while I was researching that I found lots of other information for getting some sort of movement and flexibility to those who aren't suppose to be able to move alot. Use a search engine to find some answers and start to fight back! :) Keep us posted.

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