Weightlifting after RALP.

[u/ImaginaryTouch5]

I’m 3 weeks out from surgery - recovering as expected-slow and steady. I would love to start returning to my pre surgery regular workout 🏋️ routine but only with 10lb or less weights/dumbbells. That means doing my normal body part routines but with extremely lightweight. Had catheter out last Wednesday the 20th. Still drip 💧 city when I’m up and around - doing Kegels 3-4 times a day. Really hoping to see some sort of change in dripsville soon-I am self admittedly and impatient little bastard but in a good way. It’s just that I have high energy (usually) and look forward to the day I can run and lift again. But I don’t mind at all if it’s baby steps.

Btw - my doc was like your ok to return to regular activity / just what you can tolerate. 😳

Thanks to all of your Warriors in the fight … 💪

[u/saabdeep]

Give it time my friend. I've been weightlifting since I was a teenager. Took 6 weeks off and started back the week after. Went right back to deadlifting bench press and squats, albeit with lighter weights. If you were lifting regularly before you'll get back at it no time, and avoid a hernia. All the best.