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Broken Tummy Box

trishalackin
trishalackin Posts: 54 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi Everyone!

I'm looking for experience/advice here. I had my gallbladder removed Monday night. I'm home now, but my doctor has advised me not to lift anything heavier than a milk jug for 4-6 weeks. WHAT?!?!?! I know... that's what I'm thinking, too. How am I supposed to stay on track to losing weight and gaining muscle with nearly 2 months working against me? Any advice on how to stay on course and not lose my progress?

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  • watchhillgirl
    watchhillgirl Posts: 597 Member
    Please follow your doctor's advise! You don't want to injure yourself. My son had gallbladder surgery in December. He didn't follow his doctor's advise and had to have a hernia operation last week. Now he is paying attention and won't lift anything for 4-6 weeks. He agreed it wasn't worth it!
  • Cc215
    Cc215 Posts: 228 Member
    Sorry - it's not what you want to hear - but you need to listen to the doctor.

    Give your body a chance to recover - then pick up the training again as soon as you have the all clear!
  • nicailyzee
    nicailyzee Posts: 183 Member
    Hi,

    I just want you to remember that you do not have to exercise to loose the weight. You can still loose with a deficit. Just continue to eat well. I have lost without exercising. Your doctor has done this a million times and he has also seen when people don't follow his advice. When you have recovered you can go hard on your toning, cardio etc., You got this!
  • trishalackin
    trishalackin Posts: 54 Member
    Hi Everyone!

    Thank you for your responses. I fully plan on listening to my doctor. More than anything, I just want tips and advice on how to stay focused and not gain weight back or lose all the progress I have made so far. I have two young children, and I would never jeopardize my health over something as silly as 4-6 weeks without weight training.
  • itsirkmr
    itsirkmr Posts: 24 Member
    Can you walk?

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