Question:
Any Males lifting weights after surgery

I am 3 weeks pre-op and wondering about weight lifting, I am having Lap done in Dec and begining to plan a routine for after the surgery. When should exercise start like treadmill or weight lifting. Anyone know of effects on body if I was to lift heavier weights?    — Darren D. (posted on November 11, 2002)

November 12, 2002
You could begin on the treadmill right away. As for weights, I think it depends. My doctor said to avoid any exercises that would put pressure on the stomach muscles for the first eight weeks, but he didn't rule out weight lifting entirely.
   — sandsonik