I have been thinking about going to to the gym to do some core & upper body work. It might be possible. I'm still on crutches for another month and I'm not allowed to put weight on my right leg. I might give myself another week for the incisions to heal and then think about the gym. (Otherwise I need to go there and see about suspending my membership for a few months.)
Magically, I've lost some weight while lying on the couch, popping percocets and watching tv. It figures.
DietVet, I can empathize a bit. I have a chronic hip problem (unrelated to age, it's a condition that most impacts active young adults) that has gotten steadily worse over the past two years. The last week has been really bad. I'm lying down typing this because sitting hurts too much.
As much as I LOVE lifting and have really loved New Rules, I am going to impose a week break on myself from any exercise. I hate doing this- I've already cut out running- but the exacerbated pain is likely related to the lunges, squats, and step-ups that I have started doing in the last month as part of NROL. It's the only change I've made recently.
I wish you all the best in your recovery!! I may have to pick up some pointers from you if it looks like I have to take a break from lifting (and most exercise) for a while.
