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cici · 01-31-2007, 10:20 AM

I am 7 weeks post op..I started to exercise two weeks ago and it just didn't feel right (bounce and couldn't do push-ups not a single one) maybe it was laziness too. I am just happy today I decided to get back into it and I am glad to say I was able to do 3 sets of push ups 40 in total (I used to be able to do 70 straight) not bad I guess....It felt great...

when I last tried it, it felt like my body was going to eject my boobs...very weird feeling...like the muscles were trying to push them out...yuck....Glad it's better....I feel normal again

Jiggle · 01-31-2007, 10:24 AM

That's great! I'm so mad because I STILL can't do pushups and I used to do them all the time. Maybe something's wrong with me

cici · 01-31-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by joyful

That's great! I'm so mad because I STILL can't do pushups and I used to do them all the time. Maybe something's wrong with me

I don't think anything is wrong with you...I just kept trying and trying....Today was the day....hopefully soon I ll be able to do 70 straight...I feel kinda pathetic now....only doing 12 at a time...better than nothing
Aren't push ups great...I love working out...I can't wait to feel fit again

Jiggle · 01-31-2007, 10:36 AM

Yeah... but I'm coming up on 6 months... sooooo, I should be there by now. HMPH.

I'm happy for you though... I know hitting the gym again after my BA was one of the best feelings. It really helps you feel "normal" again. :-)

Victoria · 01-31-2007, 11:13 AM

Good to hear! I hope to be back to my exercising routine as speedy as possible but also a carefully as possible too. My PS told me yesterday that it might be good to stop chest work for now--I still have two weeks before me BA. Then no chest anything until at least four weeks post op. That's a long time without push-ups, flys, and chest press. I know it will be worth it--just hard to loose your routine.

cici · 01-31-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Victoria

Good to hear! I hope to be back to my exercising routine as speedy as possible but also a carefully as possible too. My PS told me yesterday that it might be good to stop chest work for now--I still have two weeks before me BA. Then no chest anything until at least four weeks post op. That's a long time without push-ups, flys, and chest press. I know it will be worth it--just hard to loose your routine.

It's definitely worth it

It is tough to loose your routine...I started today but it's going to take a few weeks till I can do my full routine again....I was in great shape...now I feel very heavy and slow...kinda of a bummer...It's amazing how easy your body gets used to doing nothing....just glad I started

cici · 01-31-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by joyful

Yeah... but I'm coming up on 6 months... sooooo, I should be there by now. HMPH.

I'm happy for you though... I know hitting the gym again after my BA was one of the best feelings. It really helps you feel "normal" again. :-)

How long before you could do your full routine again (minus push ups)

Jiggle · 01-31-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cici

How long before you could do your full routine again (minus push ups)

I forget really. But I think it was at 8 weeks that I was running and doing cardio stuff like I did before the BA.

cici · 01-31-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by joyful

I forget really. But I think it was at 8 weeks that I was running and doing cardio stuff like I did before the BA.

I guess I just have to stick with it, and keep at it and soon enough I'll be able to do my full routine....Can't wait

Victoria · 01-31-2007, 12:13 PM

My PS said two weeks of nothing. Then slowly I can do lowerbody and biceps if it feels okay. Light cardio is okay post the two weeks also as long as I feel up to it, but it sounds like from others they had little desire to get moving yet. We'll see. He said at least four weeks post op for chest anything--depends on healing. He also said I won't be able to do the weights as heavy as I am currently.

My bigger issue will be how to exercise without boob support. He really doesn't want me to wear anything for at least six weeks. Not sure I want to go to the gym bra-less. He said we'd wait to see how we are dropping and then maybe give me the go ahead to wear a little support just for an hour to workout.

I agree with you too that our bodies fall back into lazyville too easily. That cardio & weight capacity will be compromised and the lungs a burning!

Just for a season though, right! I know I'll appreciate it all the more!

miabellamama · 01-31-2007, 05:15 PM

Augh I am just aching to get back into the gym... I cant wait!!! I'm missing my jog, the elliptical, and weights. yep, totally jealous!

TrekChick · 02-01-2007, 01:40 AM

Hey cici,
I'm 7 weeks post, too, and I just finished lifting weights about an hour ago, and I agree with you - I am FINALLY feeling relatively normal again. I first lifted at four-weeks post because that's how long my PS told me to wait, but I couldn't bring myself to do any pec exercises. I just felt too weak, so I did everything else, with lighter weights than I normally would use. I did pec exercises at 6-weeks post with very light weights and only two sets and it felt SO WEIRD! Tonight I added a little weight and did three full sets of ten reps, and felt fantastic! I mean, yeah, it still feels weird, but I didn't feel incapably weak like I have been. Except for bench press - I'm lifting 20 lbs less than I normally would. My PS said my pec strenght would be down about 30%, and would take about 3 months to fully regain. It's great to feel back to normal!!!

cici · 02-01-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TrekChick

Hey cici,
I'm 7 weeks post, too, and I just finished lifting weights about an hour ago, and I agree with you - I am FINALLY feeling relatively normal again. I first lifted at four-weeks post because that's how long my PS told me to wait, but I couldn't bring myself to do any pec exercises. I just felt too weak, so I did everything else, with lighter weights than I normally would use. I did pec exercises at 6-weeks post with very light weights and only two sets and it felt SO WEIRD! Tonight I added a little weight and did three full sets of ten reps, and felt fantastic! I mean, yeah, it still feels weird, but I didn't feel incapably weak like I have been. Except for bench press - I'm lifting 20 lbs less than I normally would. My PS said my pec strenght would be down about 30%, and would take about 3 months to fully regain. It's great to feel back to normal!!!

hey trekchick!!!
Today is my second day exercising...I am a bit sore but I was still able to do my routine not like before but better than nothing....boy your ps is right about pec strength being down....I am still struggling with push ups and chest exercises...it sucks...but other than that it does feel great to feel normal.

abeyer · 02-01-2007, 01:09 PM

hi there. i had my ba on 1-4 and have been doing lots of cardio the last two weeks wo any problem. my ps said to wait til next week to do any weight training again. i miss that the most! i guess i will start light and build back up to where i was before. anyone know when it's ok to do abs? i had under crease incision with subpectoral placement and i know that the bottom of the chest wall hits the abs so i dont want to compromise but i do want to do abs asap. anyone know? thanks. great thread!!

cici · 02-01-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by abeyer

hi there. i had my ba on 1-4 and have been doing lots of cardio the last two weeks wo any problem. my ps said to wait til next week to do any weight training again. i miss that the most! i guess i will start light and build back up to where i was before. anyone know when it's ok to do abs? i had under crease incision with subpectoral placement and i know that the bottom of the chest wall hits the abs so i dont want to compromise but i do want to do abs asap. anyone know? thanks. great thread!!

I never stopped doing abs (addicted to em and love flat abs)...only for the first week I stopped...The only problem I had was that it felt funny when I'd put my hands on my head to do crunches...I don't have that problem anymore YAY!!!

01-31-2007, 10:20 AM	#1
cici Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York city Posts: 230 Thanks: 88 Thanked 54 Times in 49 Posts	feeling good after exercising..finally!! I am 7 weeks post op..I started to exercise two weeks ago and it just didn't feel right (bounce and couldn't do push-ups not a single one) maybe it was laziness too. I am just happy today I decided to get back into it and I am glad to say I was able to do 3 sets of push ups 40 in total (I used to be able to do 70 straight) not bad I guess....It felt great... when I last tried it, it felt like my body was going to eject my boobs...very weird feeling...like the muscles were trying to push them out...yuck....Glad it's better....I feel normal again __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Walden/

01-31-2007, 10:24 AM	#2
Jiggle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,387 My Mood: Thanks: 46 Thanked 253 Times in 221 Posts	That's great! I'm so mad because I STILL can't do pushups and I used to do them all the time. Maybe something's wrong with me __________________ Dr. Anthony Berlet Cedar Grove, NJ August 16, 2006 350ccs - Crease - Low Profiles - Smooth - Round - Saline 5'4" 150 lbs

01-31-2007, 10:36 AM	#4
Jiggle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,387 My Mood: Thanks: 46 Thanked 253 Times in 221 Posts	Yeah... but I'm coming up on 6 months... sooooo, I should be there by now. HMPH. I'm happy for you though... I know hitting the gym again after my BA was one of the best feelings. It really helps you feel "normal" again. :-) __________________ Dr. Anthony Berlet Cedar Grove, NJ August 16, 2006 350ccs - Crease - Low Profiles - Smooth - Round - Saline 5'4" 150 lbs

01-31-2007, 11:13 AM	#5
Victoria Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern California Sign: Posts: 784 Thanks: 207 Thanked 342 Times in 284 Posts	Thanks for the hope! Good to hear! I hope to be back to my exercising routine as speedy as possible but also a carefully as possible too. My PS told me yesterday that it might be good to stop chest work for now--I still have two weeks before me BA. Then no chest anything until at least four weeks post op. That's a long time without push-ups, flys, and chest press. I know it will be worth it--just hard to loose your routine.

01-31-2007, 12:13 PM	#10
Victoria Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern California Sign: Posts: 784 Thanks: 207 Thanked 342 Times in 284 Posts	wait time My PS said two weeks of nothing. Then slowly I can do lowerbody and biceps if it feels okay. Light cardio is okay post the two weeks also as long as I feel up to it, but it sounds like from others they had little desire to get moving yet. We'll see. He said at least four weeks post op for chest anything--depends on healing. He also said I won't be able to do the weights as heavy as I am currently. My bigger issue will be how to exercise without boob support. He really doesn't want me to wear anything for at least six weeks. Not sure I want to go to the gym bra-less. He said we'd wait to see how we are dropping and then maybe give me the go ahead to wear a little support just for an hour to workout. I agree with you too that our bodies fall back into lazyville too easily. That cardio & weight capacity will be compromised and the lungs a burning! Just for a season though, right! I know I'll appreciate it all the more!

01-31-2007, 05:15 PM	#11
miabellamama Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: central PA Sign: Posts: 148 Thanks: 79 Thanked 31 Times in 29 Posts	Augh I am just aching to get back into the gym... I cant wait!!! I'm missing my jog, the elliptical, and weights. yep, totally jealous!

02-01-2007, 01:40 AM	#12
TrekChick Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 694 Thanks: 264 Thanked 246 Times in 231 Posts	Hey cici, I'm 7 weeks post, too, and I just finished lifting weights about an hour ago, and I agree with you - I am FINALLY feeling relatively normal again. I first lifted at four-weeks post because that's how long my PS told me to wait, but I couldn't bring myself to do any pec exercises. I just felt too weak, so I did everything else, with lighter weights than I normally would use. I did pec exercises at 6-weeks post with very light weights and only two sets and it felt SO WEIRD! Tonight I added a little weight and did three full sets of ten reps, and felt fantastic! I mean, yeah, it still feels weird, but I didn't feel incapably weak like I have been. Except for bench press - I'm lifting 20 lbs less than I normally would. My PS said my pec strenght would be down about 30%, and would take about 3 months to fully regain. It's great to feel back to normal!!! __________________ *~~~TrekChick~~~* 5'-6" / 136 lbs / 30" Ribcage / 36A Pre-BA 1st BA 12/12/2006 420cc HP Saline Unders ~ 36D 2nd BA 10/18/2007 Pocket Revision/Repair to Rightie & Size Increase ~ 560cc HP Saline Unders ~ 36DD 3rd BA ~ Upcoming on 02/26/2009 Second Pocket Revision/Repair to Rightie ~ Staying with 560cc HP Saline Unders

02-01-2007, 01:09 PM	#14
abeyer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sunny florida Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	hi there. i had my ba on 1-4 and have been doing lots of cardio the last two weeks wo any problem. my ps said to wait til next week to do any weight training again. i miss that the most! i guess i will start light and build back up to where i was before. anyone know when it's ok to do abs? i had under crease incision with subpectoral placement and i know that the bottom of the chest wall hits the abs so i dont want to compromise but i do want to do abs asap. anyone know? thanks. great thread!!