Stage 4 periodontal disease and training

[Seether]

Hello fellow lifters,
I had always had a history of gum issues. But I avoided going to the dentist for a while. Lately I hit one of my teeth and it became shaky! I had to go to the dentist and he diagnosed with stage 4 periodontal disease!
I have 4 surgeries planned ahead (1 every 5 days) to cut the gum then remove damaged tissue and in the process I will lose 4 teeth from the lower jaw and 2 or 3 from the upper jaw.
Had anyone gone through something similar?
What do you advise when it comes to training?
Because the dentist is telling me to avoid heavy lifting for now! Until we are done with the surgeries.
Let me please know your thoughts.
Thanks!

[Mark Rippetoe]

This normally doesn't come up, because most people who train also brush and floss. Just do what your dentist tells you.