I am diagnosed with gallbladder stones. I'm going for laparoscopy surgery for gallbladder removal. Currently, I am underweight. My question is when can I start bodybuilding and a protein rich calorie surplus diet after the surgery. How will it affect my overall health and will it affect the operated area as I will be lifting heavy weights in the gym?

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Dr. Suvendu MajiGeneral Surgeon7yrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user laparoscopic sx for gb stone is safe you can immediately return to work within a week preferably. Howevwr it would not be advisable to attain gym till 3 months after sx lift heavy wt onlya after 6 to 12 mnths after sx. Light exercise shouldnot be a matter of concern.

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Dr. Gagandeep Singh AhujaHomeopath17yrs exp

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After 4 to 6 months of recovery depends upon how you react after surgery.

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Dr. Sangram KarandikarGeneral Surgeon15yrs exp

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You can start exercising 3 months after the surgery. Your diet will have to be low in fatty content after surgery. There is a risk of hernia at the site of surgery if you do very heavy weight lifting.

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