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I was shocked to read some posts saying that one should wait 3 months until lifting weights. I was told moderate exercise was fine after the first week. I never thought to ask more details about working out. I am 2+ weeks post op and was planning on staring weight training tomorrow..especially upper body. Thoughts? Thanks...Julie

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I can only pass along what my doctor told me....no weights or swimming for at least 4 week post op and even then to start off REAL slow. I have been doing the cycle and elliptical in the gym until that time.

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I was told moderate exercise was okay, like cardio, after two weeks. I was told to wait 6 weeks before strength training or picking up my kid. It's about herniating your incisions. The probability is low, but there is a chance.

So get to the gym and get sweaty, but hold off on the weight training.

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Definitely wait on lifting weights - When you use proper form you are almost always using your core muscles for stability, etc. That's exactly where your incisions are and you are healing. There are lots of other types of exercises you can do - I can't remember exactly what my doc told me because I am a snow skier and I had surgery on November 18 and I didn't ski again until January (late) and then very easy...

you really need to heal - try walking - briskly for 1/2 hour to an hour is terrific exercise - light cardio machines etc.

Always follow doc's advice.

take care

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