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I'm looking to start weight lifting to build muscle and cut down on skin sagginess. No idea where to start though. I'd like to work the following muscle groups, likely 2-3x weekly? Biceps, Triceps, Rhomboids, Abs, Pecs, Thighs and Calves. I have small weights (think 1-2 pounds) and a bungee type system but I'd be willing to invest in joining a gym or some free weights, I just don't know what kind of plan to follow to do this right. I currently walk 2+ miles about 3-4 times a week and do barre 2x a week.

I mean I was cleared for soft food after 2 weeks and everything but salad and raw veggies at 4. I've already eaten steak.

Healing really nicely!

Sams also carries the liquid protein waters -

My surgery center has monthly meetings. I world be interested in an online support/ accountability group.

12 days? That's a long time for a train don't come...

Quest protein bars. Low sugar, low carbs. 20 grams of protein

I started playing with small salads after about a month - doc had added veg to my diet after ten days as my protein intake was already more than adequate at that time. I generally use chopped spinach rather than lettuce owing to its somewhat better nutritional profile; for some reason. lettuce seems to be one of those things that some have a hard time tolerating for quite a while, though I had no problem with it. I usually made them as part of a normal protein based meal rather than an add on. I cut back the meat of a normal meal from a nominal 3 oz to 2 oz, then added a few grams each of chopped spinach, grape tomato, avo, snap pea, scallion, cheese, bell pepper, etc. (whatever we had around...)

check with your team, I was told now raw veggies/salad until 8 weeks post op however some teams allow it sooner. welcome to the forum and good luck on your journey

I was worried i was getting an infection. Thanks y’all for responding and giving me piece of mind