Weightlifting post-FUE

[Rmp]

I’m a little over 2 weeks post op, and am absolutely itching to get back into the gym - I’m sure a lot of us are familiar with the irrational feeling of being “smaller” after only a relatively short period of taking it easy.

My clinic stated that after 2 weeks I should be solid - but look at previous posts here came up with others being told 3-4, or even longer.

Is there any kind of agreement on when weightlifting is safe post op? When did you return to the gym? Would appreciate any input.

[Gokuhairline]

i returned exactly 1 month later just cause i was taking an extra long break but i think some have returned as soon as 10 days so at 2 weeks you should be good. i'd say just wait 1 more week...PS do you take or plan on taking creatine ?

[Curious25]

Go off your own surgeons recommended guidelines, but most return to exercise 14 days post op.

[Rmp]

3 hours ago, Gokuhairline said:

i returned exactly 1 month later just cause i was taking an extra long break but i think some have returned as soon as 10 days so at 2 weeks you should be good. i'd say just wait 1 more week...PS do you take or plan on taking creatine ?

I don’t take creatine anymore - while it’s true that there’s no “conclusive” evidence that it has an effect on MPB, it is shown to increase DHT levels. I’d rather not take the risk personally, i have no intention of being competitive or anything.