weight lifting

[djflaco 0]

I am 7 weeks out from surgery and have lost over 20 pounds. I want to know when it is ok to start a weight lifting program?

I have been doing cardio for three weeks now.

[B-52 7,113]

Check with your Doctor.....one week after surgery I was cleared for Cardio, etc....it was THEN he told me when I could start back with heavy lifting of any kind....

I would not listen to anyone here when it comes to your own ......your Dr. should be the one.

[kll724 3,055]

Yes, what B-52 said. Never start any new exercise without your surgeon's okay! I think, actually, it may be too early to lift weights, unless you mean the hand wights of 5-10 lbs. Karen..aka.kll724

[lisacaron 5,075]

I'm looking for a good weight lifting and core training program to follow. One that starts you out slow and steady....any suggestions?

@ DJ I agree with what B-52 and Karen said speak to your doctor before you start or go back to any kind of exercise program to be sure that all your wounds are healed. Just because your incisions are healed on the surface healing beneath the skin is still on going. You don't want to hurt the muscle or the fascia that the port is connected to. That seems to be one of the last things to fully heal.

[djflaco 0]

thx everybody. I guess I am just anxious to start the new me!

I forgot to ask my surgeon so I asked the nurse and she gave me conflicting times so I thought I could get some info here.