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Topic: Oh no
oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Mon 05/21/12 03:55 PM
I recently had surgery on my chest (lump) and now they say not to strain or exert for four to six weeks. How will this affect me when I can lift weights again, can I continue where I am weight wise or do I need to back off a bit and build back to where I am currently?

Bravalady Joined Sun 01/01/12 Posts: 1034	Tue 05/22/12 09:36 PM
A perfect question for your doctor or physical therapist.

msmyka Joined Sat 03/22/08 Posts: 17079	Tue 05/22/12 11:39 PM
Cut back as you will still be in a recovery phase but make a plan to get back on track. 4-6 weeks down = 4-6 weeks to get back to where you were. And really take it easy the first week or two.

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Wed 05/23/12 06:56 PM
Thank you both for your answers.

StillLooking29 Joined Tue 04/20/10 Posts: 702	Thu 05/24/12 08:26 AM
Best of luck in your recovery !depends on how invasive your surgery was. Def ask your doc but as a therapist we push people to the limit...

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Fri 05/25/12 09:54 AM
Best of luck in your recovery !depends on how invasive your surgery was. Def ask your doc but as a therapist we push people to the limit... OK, thanks.

teadipper Joined Wed 10/19/11 Posts: 2732	Fri 05/25/12 10:15 PM
It all depends how deep they went. I had those two catheters put THROUGH my rib cage and while it does not limit my movement, the RN said it would be a good 2 years before the tissue forgave me. You chest is your first line of defense protecting your heart and lungs. It screams bloody murder when it's violated. Talk to your doctor. I am not limited but every so often my rib cage screams at me.

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Sat 05/26/12 12:21 PM
Ok thanks TL.

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