Trainer from 'Life on the Scales' confined to couch by herniated disc

Edin Mehmedović, a familiar face from the reality show 'Život na vagi' (Life on the Scales), is currently confined to his couch, grappling with severe pain from a herniated disc. He shared his difficult situation on Instagram, revealing he is awaiting a 'verdict' on whether his body can heal itself or if surgery will be necessary.

Mehmedović explained that an MRI revealed a herniated disc at L5S1. A neurosurgeon suggested surgery if the condition doesn't improve, while a physiatrist believes conservative treatment might work. He is undergoing therapy, medication, and strict rest, but admits the situation is taking a toll on his mental state. "I'm going to go crazy," he wrote.

Reflecting on his immobility, Mehmedović described the irony of his situation. "Summer is outside. I hear birds. Crickets. I feel the warmth of the sun coming through the window to me. I turn onto my back. Then on my side. And so in a circle. Like the Earth around its axis. For years I repeated the same movements. Maybe I demanded too much from my body sometimes. Sometimes I didn't listen. Day after day. Until that rhythm brought me this. This pain."

He contrasted his current inability to even reach the beach with his previous work helping others overcome obesity and embrace their bodies. "Outside it's summer. Children are at the sea. And I am at home. Alone. Waiting. For the verdict. It's still not here. Just like this summer is not for me. I've already missed many summers. By working. Helping others to wear swimsuits without shame, to move more easily, to love their bodies again. And today... I can't get to the beach. I can only turn myself. From one side to the other. It hurts. But that will pass too," he wrote, posting a photo as a reminder to himself and others not to wait to live life.

Mehmedović is known for raising awareness about obesity in Croatia. He has previously shared stories of viewers who were motivated by his work on the show to adopt healthier lifestyles, with one viewer reporting a 7-kilogram weight loss in two weeks through diet, exercise, and increased water intake.

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