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Break from training due to hysterectomy

AdelePillinger612
AdelePillinger612 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Looking for a bit of advice or support. I have been strength training for almost 3 years. I visited the gym minimum 3 times a week.
I had to have a hysterectomy 4 weeks ago and have been advised not to train until my sign off which is another 2 weeks away.
What confuses me is that despite doing nothing as I'm on full rest I've lost 9lbs so far. I've tried to maintain a health diet but I have cut back a lot on calories to compensate for my inactivity.
What I'm wondering is- is my weight loss muscle? :( How long will it take to get back again and does anyone have any post hysterectomy training tips?

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    how many calories are you eating? presumably less than maintenance?
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    What type did you have? Vaginal, across cut or full vertical cut?
  • AdelePillinger612
    AdelePillinger612 Posts: 2 Member
    I had a laparoscopic. Calories wise I'm trying to stick to 1400-1600 A day.
  • Lyrica7
    Lyrica7 Posts: 88 Member
    edited May 2018
    Don't lift or go back to full activity too early, follow your Drs advice. I went back to work and full activity too early ended up with pelvic floor damage and had to have another surgery to correct.
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