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Mora
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Welcome, ladies and gentlemen.

There is a questions, appendix removal happened 05.06.
The surgeon said that I can not lift more than 3kg for about 3 months.
But I want to bench press. I know which muscles I need to work with, and the abdominal muscles do not tense at the same time.

I found no info about this in net. My doctor said "forget about that for 6 months, then You can slowly back to trainings.

Any thoughts?

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Not an expert, but what I would do.

Just eat and run. If you're allowed to run. Just don't allow your body to "eat" your muscles. Health first, muscles second.

It's easier to say from a stranger's standpoint but stepping in your shoes, I know I would be worried and willing to exercise even if said otherwise by an expert.

Cognitive dissonance.

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Run cause bad consequences for Your joints. Better cardio is just walking.

*Anyway meanwhile I went to the street gym and did some light weight exercises.*

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Hmm.. well, this seemed like a question ChatGPT would be able to answer, so I copy-pasted your main post into ChatGPT, and it has some advice on the matter:
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I'm not a doctor, but I can offer some general information based on common recovery guidelines after an appendix removal surgery. It's important to note that every individual's situation may vary, and it's always best to follow your doctor's advice for your specific case.

Appendix removal, also known as an appendectomy, is typically performed to treat appendicitis. After surgery, it's important to allow your body enough time to heal and recover. The timeframe for restrictions on lifting weights or engaging in strenuous activities may vary depending on the individual and the extent of the surgery.

Your doctor has advised you not to lift more than 3kg for about 3 months, and then gradually return to training after 6 months. This conservative approach is likely recommended to minimize the risk of complications or strain on your healing abdominal area. It's essential to follow your doctor's advice to avoid any potential complications or delays in your recovery.

While bench pressing primarily targets the chest muscles, it can also engage the abdominal muscles to some extent for stability and support. Even if the abdominal muscles are not directly tensing during the exercise, they may still be involved in providing stability and assisting with proper form.

Attempting to resume bench pressing or any other heavy lifting before your doctor's recommended timeframe could potentially strain or disrupt the healing process of the incisions or internal tissues. This could increase the risk of complications, such as incisional hernias or wound dehiscence.

It's best to prioritize your recovery and gradually reintroduce exercises as advised by your doctor. You can discuss alternative exercises or modified training routines with a physical therapist or an exercise specialist who can provide guidance on safe exercises that don't put excessive strain on your healing abdomen. They may be able to suggest exercises that allow you to continue working on specific muscle groups while minimizing the risk of complications.

Remember, your doctor's advice takes into consideration your specific situation, and it's crucial to follow their recommendations for a safe and successful recovery.


ChatGPT comes in handy for many questions not directly available online. If course it's not always perfect, but neither are us random internet strangers . Also, that's just the result of me copy-pasting the main post, and you can always go further and ask more specific questions. I personally make much use of it, and it is especially useful to fill in the blanks when running into "internet voids" or searching on a topic where information is much more spread out and hard to directly encounter through search.
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