Lifting weight after surgery

[Bob R 6]

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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[Matt Z 4,138]

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.

[heatherjudson 62]

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.

[Little Kansas Kitty 213]

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.

[QTRNY2018 23]

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

[BigViffer 3,544]

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!

[heatherjudson 62]

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. :)