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I am 2 weeks out of surgery, so I am just doing some regular walking and trying to hit my fitbit goals everyday. However, I used to lift a lot of weights as a younger man and I am looking forward to getting back into that to minimize some of the saggy skin and just build a bigger engine.

I would be interested in weightlifing programs and fitness programs people (preferably men) have used and what was the progression of their timeline to start using them?

I know, I won't be cleared for another 2-4 weeks to do anything beyond walking, but I want to start preparing.

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I'm not a guy, BUT...I've been using T25. I follow the 'modified' version. Good, short workouts when I can't make it to the gym and it focuses on a targeted area.

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Now I'm in the mood to look up the old Hans and Franz skits from Saturday Night Live....

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I am 2 weeks out of surgery, so I am just doing some regular walking and trying to hit my fitbit goals everyday. However, I used to lift a lot of weights as a younger man and I am looking forward to getting back into that to minimize some of the saggy skin and just build a bigger engine.

As long as you understand that the best you will be able to do is minimize it and not prevent it, you should be too disappointed. I have pretty bad sagging skin on my chest, belly, lower back, and inner thighs. Unless I somehow find a way to take in 6500 calories and dedicate all of my free time to lifting, there is no way to fill all that skin with muscle.

I would be interested in weightlifing programs and fitness programs people (preferably men) have used and what was the progression of their timeline to start using them?

It's really going to depend on what you are wanting to get out of the gym. If you want to build muscle, your focus will be on progressively loading and lifting heavy weights. Cardio will deplete your reserves. If you are wanting to be lean and muscular, cardio first and just do what you can with weights.

I have a regimen that I used the first year before I transitioned to heavy lifting. It's in the Guy's Room:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/361768-by-request-bigviffer-workout-routine/

I have since moved over to a Starting Strength routine. Much different without as much variety. But that is a pretty good starting point.

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I am 2 weeks out of surgery, so I am just doing some regular walking and trying to hit my fitbit goals everyday. However, I used to lift a lot of weights as a younger man and I am looking forward to getting back into that to minimize some of the saggy skin and just build a bigger engine.

As long as you understand that the best you will be able to do is minimize it and not prevent it, you should be too disappointed. I have pretty bad sagging skin on my chest, belly, lower back, and inner thighs. Unless I somehow find a way to take in 6500 calories and dedicate all of my free time to lifting, there is no way to fill all that skin with muscle.

>I would be interested in weightlifing programs and fitness programs people (preferably men) have used and what was the progression of their timeline to start using them?

It's really going to depend on what you are wanting to get out of the gym. If you want to build muscle, your focus will be on progressively loading and lifting heavy weights. Cardio will deplete your reserves. If you are wanting to be lean and muscular, cardio first and just do what you can with weights.

I have a regimen that I used the first year before I transitioned to heavy lifting. It's in the Guy's Room:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/361768-by-request-bigviffer-workout-routine/

I have since moved over to a Starting Strength routine. Much different without as much variety. But that is a pretty good starting point.

I really appreciate the information. This is very helpful, and I believe that my gym has all the equipment you mention available as well.

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