What I have noticed most is that I clench my teeth constantly because of my pain. I try not to take pain meds unless I absolutely have to. When I catch myself clenching my teeth, I grab a snack to work my jaw loose-which is not too good. I drink a lot of tea and water, maybe a gallon or more a day. Maybe that is what helps me keep the weight off. In fact, I have lost over 30 lbs. in the last 8 months. I read somewhere once that most snack urges are curbed by drinking water. Maybe, maybe not.
Good luck.
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L5/S1 Ruptured DDD
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