u/Infamous-Sign1856

I’m about 10 days out from my ablation and ready to start slowly working out. My question is for weightlifters (not worry worts). I’m definitely not ready to start lifting heavy yet, but when did you start to push heavier, particularly on movements like squats, deadlifts, cleans, snatches? My incision point just still feels tight. I feel ready to hit the bench but not sure when I’ll even come close to 80-90% of these other movements. I’m hoping it’s weeks and not months, or longer.

I had my ablation last Friday 5/29. Recovery has been tougher than I expected, I guess I underestimated the incision to go thru the femoral artery. Drawing a deep breath has been difficult. But the worst has been the bloating. I feel like I’ve barely eaten but have gained 7 pounds and feel like a whale. When I take my socks off after work it looks like all circulation has been cut off to my feet. Have others experienced this and how long did it last?
PS - so far my heart has been so calm, at least!