6 weeks off from gym!!

**bossman_bossofbosses** · 07-06-2006, 10:57 AM

I am getting gyno removal surgery and I have to take 6 weeks off from the gym after.

Can you guys tell me what I can do to keep my size and strength while i am recovering??
Thanks.

**needmorestrength** · 07-06-2006, 11:00 AM

6 weeks wtf?? I started back after 2.5 weeks

**bossman_bossofbosses** · 07-06-2006, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by needmorestrength

6 weeks wtf?? I started back after 2.5 weeks

they said i shouldn't lift heavy until after 6 weeks

**Timm1704** · 07-06-2006, 11:05 AM

maintain a high protein diet, maybe stick with some light cardio, and do squats/pushups i guess. in 6 weeks, you will likely lose size regardless, but this will minimise the loss. i doubt ul be off for 6 weeks though mate

**Carlos_E** · 07-06-2006, 11:06 AM

I'd say to make sure you eat so you don't drop weight quickly. Will training legs effect your surgery?

**bossman_bossofbosses** · 07-06-2006, 11:31 AM

everyone recovers differently but this is where i got the info from

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/core_june_5.htm

**needmorestrength** · 07-06-2006, 04:32 PM

ya actually thats about when I felt comfortable to start... I laid am still training light

**bigpapabuff** · 07-06-2006, 05:29 PM

I think no matter what you do you're going to loose some size, just don't let it get you down. You'll be able to put it back on after a few weeks out... with some hard work. But I agree with everyone else, keep up a high protien diet and do what little workout you can (legs etc.) and then gradually start working out more areas and harder.