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Curious on Weight Lifting - Tacoma, WA
UPDATED FROM FatToFitChik85
6 months post
6 month update
WORTH IT$4,900
Wow it's been way too long since my last update. I wish I would have updated more.
So I was back at the gym a week after surgery. Of course on light duty. Was doing the bike for cardio. I actually started doing the stair master as well.
I was curling only 8-10lb dumb bells at first. I gained a new appreciation for leg day. I went pretty normal on leg day.
I just started working out my chest again. Doing bench press and everything else. I still actually have all my strength I had prior to surgery. I am quite pleased with that. It just feels foreign sometimes. I think I was running maybe 8 weeks out.
My recovery was amazing.
I am only. 36C but I am very happy with my results and they look very natural.
So I was back at the gym a week after surgery. Of course on light duty. Was doing the bike for cardio. I actually started doing the stair master as well.
I was curling only 8-10lb dumb bells at first. I gained a new appreciation for leg day. I went pretty normal on leg day.
I just started working out my chest again. Doing bench press and everything else. I still actually have all my strength I had prior to surgery. I am quite pleased with that. It just feels foreign sometimes. I think I was running maybe 8 weeks out.
My recovery was amazing.
I am only. 36C but I am very happy with my results and they look very natural.
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UPDATED FROM FatToFitChik85
9 days post
Well today is day 9 after surgery. I've been to...
Well today is day 9 after surgery. I've been to the gym twice since. Done walking on the elliptical, did the recumbent bike, some abs and today I did some light bicep curls. I was curling 25lbs and 30lbs PRE surgery. I knew I had to go light so I started just with 12lb dumbells. Seemed to be just fine an I am able to isolate my muscles so I didn't use my pectoral muscles. I am more than anxious to go hard at the gym but know I shouldn't and probably couldn't go as hard as I want. Tomorrow I'm going to have "leg day".
O yeah... I have a question... Did any of you gain weight post surgery? I'm not sure if I'm retaining fluids, am bloated or just straight gained weight after surgery but it sucks ass. Lol my stomach is all bloated.
All in all, it's been a great experience.
O yeah... I have a question... Did any of you gain weight post surgery? I'm not sure if I'm retaining fluids, am bloated or just straight gained weight after surgery but it sucks ass. Lol my stomach is all bloated.
All in all, it's been a great experience.
Replies (4)
April 6, 2013
Congratulations welcome to boobievile
April 6, 2013
I know this is great! SO happy I found this site! It's nice to be able to share our stories, fears, and see great outcomes with people who understand exactly what we are going through...3weeks and 4 days...the count down starts! :) You look great Violet1234!
April 11, 2013
congrats on your new boobs! i also do weight training and am going nuts not being able to work my uppper body.I am 8 days post op started walking on treadmill(slowly) 5 days post and have done legs lightly 2x. I also was a heavy lifter 25-30lb dumbell curls,did you ps say it was ok to start curling lightly?
Yes i am bloated but i think its just fluid.
April 11, 2013
I forgot to add i will prob never be able to do chest again because i dont want my new implants to start going out to the sides like my old ones.
September 28, 2013
I have been lifting like crazy lately, 7 days a week, in an attempt to get in all I can before surgery. I do weight training, yoga & Pilates and have been concerned with how I will do hamstring curls on weights post op. After researching new Pilates techniques I have found that there are so many you can do using the ball and with the bar & band that are very low impact and can help you maintain your fitness shape during the crucial post op days of no lifting! I am hoping this will get me through until I can get back in the gym full time on regular routine! I enjoyed reading your review, always nice to connect with people who have the same concerns! Fitness is not often a concern on here. As for the weight gain post op, I have seen so many ladies who were super bloated post op, one went in to surgery with killer abs and day 3 post op looked 5 months pregnant. From what I have read it is normal, due to the IV fluids & meds they administer during surgery and goes away in the first week or two. Not looking forward to that at all. But knowing it is normal helps a bit in my mind!!
September 28, 2013
I was back at the gym a week after surgery. Was doing light duty of course but I had a quick recovery.
September 30, 2013
Hi mytime41
I wouldnt worry to much about weight training after b.a it will take time but you will be back to where you are now in no time. The most important thing is that you give your body a chance to heal.
As far as the weight gain that is just fluid frm the meds. And will go away in a few days. Make sure you drink plenty of water.
Congrats on your upcoming surgery!!
UPDATED FROM FatToFitChik85
4 days post
Well it's been 4 full days since my surgery. I...
Well it's been 4 full days since my surgery. I feel amazing. The day after surgery I was already walking around and the second day after surgery I walked over three miles with no problems. There was some discomfort, the typical pressure and some random sharp pains but other than that, I have a lot of energy. The 4th day I was able to straighten my own hair. Today I French besides the sides of my hair. I have a very good range of motion in my arms.
I think I am having a speedy recovery because of how much I exercised and how healthy I am. I've had a very pleasant experience. Not sure if I mentioned my sizes but here are the details:
R-400cc
L-430cc
Saline, high profile, under the muscle
I very pleased with the size. For me, it's not that I wanted "big", I just wanted something there. With how wide my frame is, I could have gone bigger with it looking "too" big but oh well... I'm very happy with everything. Other than eating like crap while I'm out of commission lol.
I think I am having a speedy recovery because of how much I exercised and how healthy I am. I've had a very pleasant experience. Not sure if I mentioned my sizes but here are the details:
R-400cc
L-430cc
Saline, high profile, under the muscle
I very pleased with the size. For me, it's not that I wanted "big", I just wanted something there. With how wide my frame is, I could have gone bigger with it looking "too" big but oh well... I'm very happy with everything. Other than eating like crap while I'm out of commission lol.
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April 4, 2013
Don't do any heavy lifting for a year. Tell you ask your Surgeon to be sure it's ever safe to do heavy lifting ever again. You don't wanna risk hurting your muscle.
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