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Posted 11/14/2015 8:53 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all Day 18 in the big brother house and I feel great and all seems to be going to plan.
Eating well and healing well so making good progress.
Before I got really sick with My Hernia and before the operation I used to train 5 days a week.
Cardio on Tuesday and Thursday.
Weights on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Weights consisted of Benchpress, Deadlifts, Squats etc
Lifting around 110 lbs.
I'm not a big lad 5ft 7 and around 154lbs.
My Question is will I ever be able to return to the weights routine? Or will I destroy my wrap if I do.
I would love to be able to go back to the weights as they made me look and feel good.
But not at the expense of a second operation.
I would really appreciate all opinions on this.

Ps I am a 35 year old male.

Thanks
Niall
Posted 11/14/2015 12:26 PM (GMT 0)
good question, myself 53 year old male. was very active in martial arts, cardio, lifting. three months out of surgery. i currently ride, my recumbent bike, have added the elliptical trainer, and will slowly add my bow flex, and total gym. flexibility exercises, no problem. my surgeon explained to me, to do things in moderation, and listen carefully to your body, and don't over exert. i am 5 ft 11 and weigh 176. before this started. i was 216. currently i plan to keep weight, at about 185. you need to redefine your goals, and get as much info [ground rules from surgeon] we had major surgery, but that does not mean, cancel the rest of your life, just be smarter. let me know what you find out. good luck
Posted 11/14/2015 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
My surgeon said after November 30th, I'll be cleared. I have concerns about lifting in gym class(we do 45 on the bench press, I can barely do it normally). I'm scared to lift that much on six weeks out. Should I talk to him again? If he doesn't write me a note, I have to lift that much weight.
Posted 11/14/2015 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
readingclaygirl defiantly, get some ground rules from surgeon, then adjust based on feel, and healing, and of course time.
Posted 11/14/2015 9:32 PM (GMT 0)
Readingclaygirl, talk to him, you don't want to hurt yourself just because your school wont show any compassion for someone whos just had major abdominal surgery!

Niall, you probably need to avoid weight lifting for a while, my surgeon has said to avoid heavy lifting for 3 months when I get my wrap done. At the very least wait til the 6 week mark that most advise, you are putting pressure on your wrap way too early.
Posted 11/15/2015 7:04 PM (GMT 0)
It's not the school. It's NY state and their dumb PE rules. I'm definitely going to try to get a note. The dr. said I'd be fine but my gut's telling me no.
Posted 11/16/2015 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
Listen to your body. Much better to be cautious about it.
Posted 11/16/2015 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
My mom called my surgeon who said at the 6 week Mark there are no restrictions. I can do whatever, no problem. We will see, I know right now if it hurts I'll stop. I'm terrified of messing up the wrap but I guess doctor knows best.
Posted 11/17/2015 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
i waited to 12 weeks, i just started pushing myself. your doctors knows, but so do you, and your body. i am trying to feel my way thru it as we speak, trying to determine good, bad. things feel different now, in my chest, stomach. so without having a panic attack, every time i move, its all new. all we can do is go slow, and try to get back, to a certain degree, of normal.
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