Yeah, dropping weight while laid up is not easy. Only by eating extremely well and light did I manage to shed the weight. Also, I put a ton of miles on my crutches, 5 per day, at least.
Eating: Other than eliminating animal fats, the most notable dietary change was dropping bread consumption way down. Basically I ate a lot of fruits and salads. To get full, I either sprinkled in pumpkin seeds, added avocado, or tossed in a spoonful or two of the nut pastes that gf constantly blends up. CAshew paste tastes like cream cheese. It's really good after adding some garlic.