Two months ago I fell off a 7-meter bridge while riding my bike. I was extremely lucky to “only” break both legs, my spine and ribs. After 4 operations they have managed to free the spinal cord and it looks like I will be able to walk and ride a bike again.
I got out of the hospital a week ago and right now my priority is to recover as soon as possible. That’s why my query, after listening to almost all the podcasts, I understand that my body right now is working at 100% even if I’m in a wheelchair or lying down all day. Hence I am eating extremely well, maximizing protein, vegetables and fruits. I have also started taking iron, vitamin D and omega 3. I’m eating like I was doing a 3 hour bike ride all day. I now I will gain some weight but that’s a minor problem right now.
Anything else you recommend, would it make sense to take creatine for the back exercises I do in rehab?
Eat well. Sleep well. Get out of the way and let your body do what it needs to recover!
You’ll gain a few kilos. Once you feel a little better, you’re going to want to move. Once you can move, you’re going to want to try and do things to speed the recovery process up and regain fitness. Don’t! Wait until the doc clears you for rehab and PT. Then do what they tell you, nothing more nothing less until they tell you you’re ready for more! It’s going to take time! Accept this and be patient!