Weight Training Before Surgery

[Makayla 8]

Okay so I'm so scared that I'm going to lose a lot of the muscle in my legs which I don't want to do. I played competitive volleyball for 7 years and have very muscular legs that I don't want to lose. I carry all my weight in my abdomen. I can't decide if it will be beneficial to me to do weight training before surgery to bulk up my muscle so hopefully I won't lose a lot of it. Just a thought, I didn't know if anyone else had these thoughts.

[qdh 10]

I carry all of my weight in the middle too. Good point you make, as my legs have always been my best feature too. I don't have a date yet but have started weight training (focusing on my arms) because I want to keep my arms as firm as possible. I'm curious to see what the chime in will be...

[cmcgimseyyy 11]

Yes! Go get a trainer, I joined Planet Fitness which is only $10/mth and a trainer is included. I actually got my assesment today for my yearly goal. I told him about the surgery and he knew straight up what to train me on to keep toned and not loose muscle mass. Theres apparently a range your heart rate needs to be at too to burn fat and not muscle. Its worth it, even if you just attend a few sessions to get on a schedule you can follow by yourself. Best luck!!!! I'm about a month away from surgery and my trainer was very pleased I joined when i did

[Makayla 8]

Thanks for the info. I actually work at planet fitness here in texas! Lol. So a trainer isn't much needed. I'm just gonna start a lifting routine until i have the surgery.

[tattoo 25]

Doesn't matter your going to lose muscle I lifted up until the morning of surgery

I lost a lot

I'm 4 weeks out and just cleared for lifting again

Feel like a weekling