Two weeks off as a novice lifter due to Laser Eye Surgery

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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I’ve been performing strength training for the past six weeks as a dedicated strength training centre, with about a month before that at a local gym. My lifts aren’t great (70kg bench for three, 80kg squat for three, 140kg deadlift for three). I’ve done strength training in the past but only started again after a year off (and loosing 30lbs during that year - depression, smoking, eating poorly).

I’m getting laser eye surgery in the next few days and the guidance states that I shouldn’t train for two weeks - being my eyes, I don’t want to take any chances. What can I do during this period to minimise losses?

Many thanks.

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Unfortunately we are not ophthalmologists, and cannot provide you with specific advice here. I’d ask your surgeon what the activity limitations are and go from there.