Returning to lifting after cancer and surgery.

[JCavin]

I haven't lifted in nearly 2 years. I was previously 240lbs, but I am currently 162.

I had stage 3 colon cancer and had a right hemicolectomy operation.

My question is whether I can expect strength gains to come back easier or quicker than running LP as a complete novice.

Either way is fine. I would just like to know what to expect.

And, yeah, I'll be putting weight on.

[Mark Rippetoe]

What were your previous lifts? Age/height?

[JCavin]

I am 29. 6 feet.

Squats: 415x5
Press: 185x5(I think)
Bench: 250x5
DL: 475x5

[Mark Rippetoe]

Yes, your lifts will come back much quicker than they accumulated the first time. Wear a belt.

[JCavin]

Thanks coach.

[K.O.]

I haven't lifted in nearly 2 years. I was previously 240lbs, but I am currently 162.

I had stage 3 colon cancer and had a right hemicolectomy operation.

My question is whether I can expect strength gains to come back easier or quicker than running LP as a complete novice.

Either way is fine. I would just like to know what to expect.

And, yeah, I'll be putting weight on.

To the "Hilarious" thread founder, it's good to see you back. You got through something very difficult, congratulations. Look forward to seeing your progress as well as down in E&P.

[JCavin]

To the "Hilarious" thread founder, it's good to see you back. You got through something very difficult, congratulations. Look forward to seeing your progress as well as down in E&P.

Thanks!

I'm pretty excited about it. My best friend has a complete barbell set(bench, squat stands, two bars, 450lbs), all York, that he wants to part with. He's currently building a house and simply doesn't want his stuff anymore. I have 2 empty rooms in my house.

Naturally, I volunteered to take it all off his hands. We move it in tomorrow.

[Jacobnorton]

I haven't lifted in nearly 2 years. I was previously 240lbs, but I am currently 162.

I had stage 3 colon cancer and had a right hemicolectomy operation.

My question is whether I can expect strength gains to come back easier or quicker than running LP as a complete novice.

Either way is fine. I would just like to know what to expect.

And, yeah, I'll be putting weight on.

I have wondered for a very long time what happened to that guy from the "hilarious" thread. Glad to hear you're recovering well and good to have you back.

[JCavin]

I have wondered for a very long time what happened to that guy from the "hilarious" thread. Glad to hear you're recovering well and good to have you back.

Thanks. I'll be starting a log shortly for those interested. Been an interesting couple of years.

I'm definitely not nearly as elitist and disdainful as I was then. Humility is funny that way, I guess.