help! no squats allowed

[jaze]

had orthoscpoic surgery last friday , removed 5 pieces of cartilige 1 which was 2 cm . surgeon said i could never do squats again. i say never is a long long time. in the mean time any suggestions on a replace ment exersize till i can work up to squats.. i plan on returning to leg routine next wednesday. previously doing squats 2 warm up sets of 12 @ 130 3 sets of 20 200lbs straight leg dead lifts 2 warm up sets @ 130 3 sets 6-8 180- 200 , calve raises 3 sets to burn 50 lbs dumb bells currently working out @ home .. gym membership is a possibility. stats 39- 220- 5'8 -20% ... currently on 9th week of 16 week cycle deca and test 200/250 2x week hgh 3iu 6/1 , anastrozole.5 m.g e.d. any help would be appreciated ..all ligaments look and feel good

[IBdmfkr]

I'd talk with a specialist.

[SwoleCat]

Wow, u had surgery while you were on a cycle?

What part of your body was operated on? Knees??

~SC~

[jaze]

yep right knee , supposed to be minor surgery , but is apparently tore up pretty good , havent missed any work outs cept my leg routine ,feels pretty good right now , i feel i could do some cardio but will probably wait another week or so. looks like a knee replacement will be in my future.any ideas on leg routine?

[jaze]

what type of specialist? this doc specializes in sports medicine ..according to him i cant climb poles any more either ... that however is not in the cards ..thats my bread and butter.

[stayinstacked]

if it was your knee that was operated on then squats or leg presses wouldnt make much difference I wouldnt think. Both exercises require you to bend your knees against alot of resistance, squats just requires more stabilization and core/ back strength and support.

[jaze]

how about half squats? .... seems that would put less prssure on the knee joint..just thinking out load

[SwoleCat]

Ideally you should do what I did after surgery and get into physical therapy.

You need to get your control/motor skills back first, then work on strength.

If not, you'll regret it!

~SC~

[jaze]

thanks swole , i'm scheduled for doc visit on the 26th , after i return from vacat. i'm sure there will be some therapy scheduled .i' m not sure what kind of surgery you had but mine was pretty minor no muscle was cut and no ligament damage its been a week and it feels like i never went under the knife, i was diagnosed with arthio arthritis about 6 months ago, so cartilige damage is a way of life , but between the gear and the hgh and glucosemine , i've never felt better, but thanks for the input ..jaze