Hello, this is my first post. Im 31, 5'10" and 155lbs. I have been working out since i was 18 on and off because of blood clots. My last blood clot didnt require surgery but a shunt to re-route my blood around the clot. Before i clotted up i was about 8-10% body fat and 190lbs. I basically have been on bed rest since april from pain and have not worked out in over 2 years. I am on my second week back at the gym. I have lost a considerable amount of strength. I used to be able to do 50 push ups no problem. Now i struggle to do 10. At the gym I lift about 1/4-1/3 of what i was lifting before my blood clot. I have had 4 of these over the past 8 years and this is the hardest it has been coming back. I have never lost this much strength before. Any tips for re-gaining my strength and muscle back? I dont want to do a cycle because i need to strengthen my joints and tendons, not to mention roids can cause clots, so thats out. I'm doing a semi-clean diet of about 4500-5000 calories a day. I know how to work out but, it is frustrating as hell picking up a weight that I think would be ok and not being able to even do 1 rep. I have noticed my chest, arms and shoulders are the weakest. My back seems to be coming along ok as do my legs.