working out after surgery

[jeremiahj]

Hi everyone. Im pretty new here so I wasnt quite sure which area to put this thread in, sorry if its the wrong forum. But I had surgery almost 4 weeks ago. It went great, its looking great. But I am wonderin when it is ok to start lifting weights again. My mobility in my left arm (I had gynecomastia in my left pec) has improved a lot. I can lift my left arm straight up in the air now, and have pretty good mobility, still a little bit of a stretching feeling when i really reach my arm out (mostly when i left my arm outward, to my side). I am sure it varys for everyone, but when do I know when it is ok to start lifting weights again. I am sure I will want to get back into it slowly, lifting a little weight at the beginning and over the course of a week or two move up to heavy weights. But I am not quite sure.. so I am hoping somebody can give me advice as to how long to wait after surgery to begin lifting weights, andhow to approach working out again- safety precautions.etc. Thanks a lot.

[Grandpa Bambu]

jeremiahj...

For most guys, 4 weeks post op should be more than enough time to resume your workout routine. Like you mentioned tho, just take it very easy at first. Listen to your body. If there is any discomfort/pain what so ever, stop and wait anohter week or so.

John.

[jeremiahj]

thanks john. any other input from anyone else??

[jc71]

I was going for walks the next day. I started lifting in 6 weeks.

[desi]

whoi did ur surgery

[flex1appeal]

My first surgery in June, I was training again 3 weeks post op light weights and by week 6 I was in full swing going heavier. I am 2 weeks post op 2nd surgery and plan on training again next friday light and moving up in weight gradually again over a 2 week span. Hope that helps. My doctor told me 3 weeks the first time around was long enough to start again

[rocketrob]

5-6 weeks should do it cowboy!!!

did for me

[jeremiahj]

thanks. i had my surgery done by a surgeon in the st paul.

[merle]

http://www.gynecomastia.org/content/general/pwo.shtml

[zidane7]

so if you play basketball, after 4 weeks you should be able to play again?
(if it's possible to 'hide' it from your team..  )

[Grandpa Bambu]

so if you play basketball, after 4 weeks you should be able to play again?

Everyone heals at different rates dude. What is good for one guy in not necessarily good for you. But yeah, in general, after the 4th week, you 'should' be able to play some BBall. Just listen to you body my man. If you feel any pain or discomfort, stop. Then maybe give it another few weeks.

(if it's possible to 'hide' it from your team..  )

Once again, we all heal at different rates dude. At four weeks you may still be experiencing some swelling which would be difficult to 'hide'.

John.