What is everyone taking for soreness? I'm pretty sure my doc said ibuprofen and nsaids like Aleve and Advil are out. Ibuprofen was my drug of choice, lol. I'm not sure Tylenol is going to cut it?

Also do any of you take pre and post workout drinks? I'm thinking with my lower intake of calories and food in general I might need it. I know I lost some muscle, but man I felt weak as hell my first day back. I won't embarrass myself with numbers.

I'm hoping to get back to the gym in the next week. It's been way longer for me since I've been in the gym due to health problems, but looking forward to getting back into it.

NSAIDS are definitely a no-go anymore. There's way to much risk in getting an ulcer post-op. It sucks because I loved my ibuprofen as well. Tylenol will hopefully help a little. Stretching and hot showers used to help me get through it. DOMS is a b!tch...lol

I plan to ease back into the gym after... no pain meds required yes, won't be winning any toughman awards, but think I'll survive

NSAIDS offer too much risk in getting an ulcer post-op so its best to avoid them if you can. Tylenol is the go to for pain meds or the knock off brand for Tylenol. Also if you can steam like in a sauna or soak in a whirlpool post weightlifting I have found that to help with soreness after lifting heaving on weight lifting days. Try not to over do it, and remember Rome wasn't built in a day. So take your time slow and steady and you will get there.

Thanks everyone. I guess I'll try some stretching and stick with the Tylenol. I don't have access to a steam room or sauna, but a hot shower might do me some good.

Anybody using preworkout or post-workout (for recovery)?

Could use some bio freeze, or ben gay type ointment/roll on to help with pain not relieved by tylenol

Stretching is going to be key. Before and after the workout, spend at least 10 minutes stretching. When you workout, remember it is to just about fatigue, don't over do it. Light weight, slow easy and multiple repetitions. Focus on breathing and form while you do it.

I'm the exact same way with muscle loss. I used to lift off and on, and I've never been this weak.

The number 1 thing to deal with the soreness is to keep working out. Once you get used to it, the DOMS will only be bad when you increase intensity.

My first week back, I hurt all over. After that, only bothers after a major workout, and it's never as bad as it was at first.