Gym - How long

[frustrated1]

Hey guys, how long roughly until I get can back into lifting weights in the gym again from the surgery? Is there anyway to 'know'. I dont want to think I'm ok then get in there and mess myself up again

[KryptoKnight]

Check with the doc

usually it's ~4 weeks

[don_joe]

Check with the doc

usually it's ~4 weeks

Yep.

[acitalia]

 4 - 6 weeks makes sense for weights, but does anyone know when you can start doing cardio  = Jogging etc ?

Is it when you feel good enough ?

[KryptoKnight]

I was told 3 weeks is fine by my doc. 

[Sheldon]

I was planning to go to gym, but im still hesitate, bec im afraid my scar tissue myt get worst... i was thinkin if i go start workin out, maybe i just work with other body parts.

[KryptoKnight]

Scar tissue is inevitable but it goes away with time.  I wouldn't worry about that too much

[hatfield]

just saw the dr for a 1 week followup. He said I am healing well and can now resume light cardio - he suggested long walks, or even mild jogging would be ok as long as I don't push it too far. I am glad for this since I've been so inactive for the last week and have probably gained a few pounds ! I will start walking tonight.

He suggested about 3-4 more weeks before I start with weights.

[KryptoKnight]

Been almost 4 weeks since surgery, doc gave me the OK to start lifting.