Gym post op

[jleb]

So many different opinions on how long to take off from the gym after an ht. I feel most doctors generally want to play it ultra conservative, while a few feel 7-10 days after the ht is sufficient healing time. I have my ht in 3 weeks and hope to return to the gym at the 10 day mark. I don't see the big issue here as long as you use moderate weight with good firm. I can understand if your lifting heavy and are using poor form how that may stretch the donor scar but guys taking 3-6 months off seems uneccesary. Anyone return to the gym at the 10 day mark or before? Thanks

[aaron1234]

Do some light cardio in the first couple weeks or so. Avoid crunches or anything that causes strain on the neck. Don't do any heavy weights for a couple months - you'll feel it in the back of your head if it's too much too soon, believe me.

[N-6]

I went extra hard weight wise up until I was supposed to stop prior to my HT. Everyone heals differently but I did cardio/no weights beginning at about 2 weeks post-op and only today (almost 6 weeks post-op) resumed some very light weights (low weight, high reps). Its always good to change up your workouts and the time off from weights was a nice rest and repair for me.

[NEWHAIRPLEASE]

I sure wouldn't overdue it!! Just use common sense..dont go in there and try to blow the gym up!

[aseda1979]

I started lifting again 2 months after the HT. I gained weight but it was worth it. My donor area was still a little sore @ 2 months post op. It didnt stretch, as a matter of fact I trimmed my hair with a #3 blade and the scar does not show.

 

If you think it feels fine for you to lift again 2 weeks post op then go ahead, I wouldnt do it but its your call