How soon after surgery can I start lifting weights?

[helpmemoobs]

I had my gyno surgery 2 months ago in South Korea. I'm wondering how soon afterwards can I start lifting weights? (nothing hardcore) I want to build a better body and wondering if anyone knows?

[longdrives]

You should be good to go with lifting weights at 8 weeks.  I was told to wait at least 6 weeks before doing anything and I probably started around week 5 with light weights, pushups, etc.  I'm almost 14 weeks in and am lifting more than i ever lifted now.  I still see some additional swelling next day but very minor.

[Life's too short]

I started light weights after 3/4 weeks and built up gradually week by week and now 11 weeks lifting more than I have been in several years. 

[Paa_Paw]

Light weights and many reps can be started after a few weeks.  But I would give it a couple of months before going for anything hard core. 

[Elijah]

Can I ask where in a.korea did you get your surgery done?
I’ve just made an appointment for next month at a clinic called Evita, it seems like the doctor specialize with this specific operation but I’d like to hear some other recommendations por favor😊😊

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

The best source to answer your question is your own surgeon -- he knows what was done.

However, in a general case with (I assume) satisfactory healing, I will allow my patients to resume weight lifting at about four weeks after surgery.

Dr Jacobs