Hello all! I'm getting pretty close to getting my surgery, and was thinking, I'd like to build muscle post-op, will I be able to lift heavy again after I have the surgery? My goal is to attempt to build a good amount to compensate for the loose skin I'll deal with, and I like lifting weights anyways. Thanks!

Onceyour surgoen gives you an okay, you can start lifting again. I weight train twice a week. Just start easy and slowly increase the weight as you get stronger.

Hi Kyle,

I waited until I had the go ahead from my surgeon (about 4-6 weeks if I recall). I'm now 14 months out and see a trainer 3 times a week and we lift weights each time. Just take it easy to start, especially as everything heals internally.

Sean

<p>Hi Kyle,</p>

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<p>I waited until I had the go ahead from my surgeon (about 4-6 weeks if I recall).&nbsp; I'm now 14 months out and see a trainer 3 times a week and we lift weights each time. Just take it easy to start, especially as everything heals internally.</p>

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<p>Sean</p>

Thanks

I'm still waiting for my go-ahead. I asked my nut at around 4 weeks post-op and they really advised against it as the surgery cuts through your abdominal wall. Hopefully at my 3 month post-op I'll get the go ahead. Is anyone doing crossfit?

Thanks everyone!

It's amazing how weak you feel when you go back to the gym. But I am now 6+ months post op and lifting heavy again. Just take it very slow at first.

It's amazing how weak you feel when you go back to the gym. But I am now 6+ months post op and lifting heavy again. Just take it very slow at first.

Thanks, makes me very relieved!

Discuss with you surgeon! I started exercises that didn't place any strain on the torso first (arms and legs). I'm working up from there. Just listen to your surgeon.