Has anyone had their doctor address lifting weight after surgery? How much and when can you go about lifting as you previously did. Thanks.....Bob

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14 minutes ago, Bob R said:

Has anyone had their doctor address lifting weight after surgery? How much and when can you go about lifting as you previously did. Thanks.....Bob

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You'll be cleared at some point down the road, typically at the 6 week to 2 months. Once fully cleared, take your time and be sure to pay attention to your incisions. But otherwise once cleared and you are feeling well enough, it's game on.

My doctor said I couldn’t lift anything more than 10lbs for the first few weeks and to only hold things close to my chest. I had help with groceries and the like my first few weeks. I was cleared to go back to full on weight lifting (I’m a crossfitter) after 4 weeks. I hit a PR of a 280lb deadlift shortly after 4 weeks.

My doctor said 10 lbs after surgery. Then, at my 2 week follow up they said I could increase to 25 lbs. and just continue to add more as I feel better. I'm 3 1/2 weeks post-op and don't feel ready for any weight lifting due to my left side incision pains and a pulled lower left back muscle. I think taking it easy for some time after surgery is best for healing. I'm hoping by 6 weeks I'll be back to all normal activities but I agree with @Matt Z and think it could be closer to 2 months. Our bodies just went through major surgery.

I was restricted to no more than 10 lbs as well as no overhead lifting for a month

21 hours ago, heatherjudson said:

I hit a PR of a 280lb deadlift shortly after 4 weeks.

That is incredible! Major kudos to you! Was that a 1 rep max or a 5 rep work set? You beat my PR 5 rep set by 20 lbs!

On 07/20/2018 at 09:27, BigViffer said:

That is incredible! Major kudos to you! Was that a 1 rep max or a 5 rep work set? You beat my PR 5 rep set by 20 lbs!

Thanks! It was a one rep max. :)