Surgery In 2 Weeks =/

[falco21]

Well I was in the process of fixing my diet around after getting advice on here, but I came to realize that I am having surgery to repair a torn labrum in a couple weeks. I have been seeing great results from working out and eating properly but now I am worried I am going to gain all that weight back.

I will have to be in a sling for at least 3 weeks after the surgery and I was wondering what type of diet would be best to not gain the weight back, maybe even still lose weight even though I can not do much physical activity unless I try and ride the bike in the gym. I was thinking of doing a Ketogenic Diet, so I have been doing my research day in and day out to learn as much as I can about it. What do you guys think would be best to not gain the weight back

Thanks!!

[gbrice75]

Being in a sling doesn't mean you can't do some cardio, therefore there's no reason you can't continue to diet and burn bodyfat. True, you won't be able to lift, but that's ok - it's more important to heal properly.

If you're diet has been working, keep it but adjust to remove PWO shakes, and you'll probably need to adjust your usual pre-workout meal as well. In other words, you will need to lower your daily calories to account for the lack of a weight workout.

I would not suggest switching to a keto diet. What would be the point in that right now?

[maxwkw]

Being in a sling doesn't mean you can't do some cardio, therefore there's no reason you can't continue to diet and burn bodyfat. True, you won't be able to lift, but that's ok - it's more important to heal properly.

If you're diet has been working, keep it but adjust to remove PWO shakes, and you'll probably need to adjust your usual pre-workout meal as well. In other words, you will need to lower your daily calories to account for the lack of a weight workout.

I would not suggest switching to a keto diet. What would be the point in that right now?

I agree and disagree. There's no reason that you can't do some cardio, this is definitely true I'd do some cardio if I were you. Where I disagree is that I don't think you should be dieting too hard during the first few weeks of recovery. Your body needs fuel to repair itself and you could prolong your time off if you don't feed your body for recovery. The key is to not go crazy. Increase slowly, and monitor yourself by the scale and the mirror.

[falco21]

well i figured doing a keto diet would help lose the fat more effectively than if I did a normal diet....I also read in a lot of studies that a keto diet actually benefit in curing the scar tissue after a surgery....ill look for that link again but this is just things im reading

[falco21]

and as for cardio while in the sling, is riding the stationary bike sufficient enough? If so how long would I do it for and how many times a week?

[gbrice75]

I agree and disagree. There's no reason that you can't do some cardio, this is definitely true I'd do some cardio if I were you. Where I disagree is that I don't think you should be dieting too hard during the first few weeks of recovery. Your body needs fuel to repair itself and you could prolong your time off if you don't feed your body for recovery. The key is to not go crazy. Increase slowly, and monitor yourself by the scale and the mirror.

I didn't mention anything to the effect of dieting hard. He's going to have less activity which also means more rest (repair) by default. If he's currently running a caloric deficit with activity (his workout), I see no reason he can't continue to run that deficit with LESS activity. True he needs to recover, but lightening up on his diet isn't going to play a major role in any faster recovery. Are you suggesting he add calories while he's more sedentary? Not being a smart ass, I really want to know.

and as for cardio while in the sling, is riding the stationary bike sufficient enough? If so how long would I do it for and how many times a week?

Any cardio that can get your heart rate up - 130-145 would probably be good for you, nothing too intense in the beginning. You should break a little sweat within 5 minutes and be breathing heavier than at rest.

[falco21]

Ok great I will see what I can do after the surgery. Riding the bike should work fine. Im just worried I will gain all the weight I worked so hard to lose.

[maxwkw]

I didn't mention anything to the effect of dieting hard. He's going to have less activity which also means more rest (repair) by default. If he's currently running a caloric deficit with activity (his workout), I see no reason he can't continue to run that deficit with LESS activity. True he needs to recover, but lightening up on his diet isn't going to play a major role in any faster recovery. Are you suggesting he add calories while he's more sedentary? Not being a smart ass, I really want to know.

His wording makes it sound like he's been trying pretty hard to lose fat, and I'd hate to see his recovery be compromised because of a lack of nutrients. I don't think that he should add in a ton more calories. Really just eating at maintenance should be sufficient.

His maintenance, though, will be lower than what it was while he was training.

and some light cardio I think would benefit physically by getting a little blood moving around, and mentally by letting you get in the gym.

[SlimJoe]

Being in a sling doesn't mean you can't do some cardio, therefore there's no reason you can't continue to diet and burn bodyfat. True, you won't be able to lift, but that's ok - it's more important to heal properly.

If you're diet has been working, keep it but adjust to remove PWO shakes, and you'll probably need to adjust your usual pre-workout meal as well. In other words, you will need to lower your daily calories to account for the lack of a weight workout.

I would not suggest switching to a keto diet. What would be the point in that right now?

I would take that on board great bit of info