Hey guys,

I'm wondering how long after my bypass I should wait before I can start to do some mild upper body work with dumbbells?

I've had a personal trainer for years up until about 9 months ago (when I had an illness AND moved country) so my technique is pretty good. I just want to do bicep curls, some tricep work, shoulder presses, some vertical rows - even with light weights.

Any experience or tips from you gents?

Cheers,

J

Currently 2 and a bit weeks post op. Had a go at the gym with chest and shoulder presses, bi and tri curls and pec deck and it worked out ok. I had to go very light weight though. I also found my heart rate jumped much higher than normal, and once I finished, I needed half an hour for my stomach to settle before I could drink properly without discomfort.

Whatever you choose to do, go slow and be careful.

Edited July 4, 20179 yr by VanDemonian

11 minutes ago, VanDemonian said:

Currently 2 and a bit weeks post op. Had a go at the gym with chest and shoulder presses, bi and tri curls and pec deck and it worked out ok. I had to go very light weight though. I also found my heart rate jumped much higher than normal, and once I finished, I needed half an hour for my stomach to settle before I could drink properly without discomfort.

Whatever you choose to do, go slow and be careful.

Thanks mate, I'm keep it low and slow - I just want to feel my muscles are doing something!