Working out after elbow replacement surgery?

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In March of 2015 I dislocated my elbow, shattered the radial head which also dislocated as a result from shattering and tore the lateral ulnar collateral ligament bundles. I first got reconstructive surgery to repair the ligaments and the radial head which failed, resulting in a total radial head replacement in November of 2015. I have since been medically cleared by my surgeon but am no longer allowed to lift heavy weights. I've lost a considerable amount of weight (I'm 5'11 and dropped down to 152 lbs.)

My question is have any of you gone through extensive surgeries or anything similar and have resumed working out? Any advise would be appreciated!

[Browneye57]

Hmmm... let's see,
Whiplash, 6 back and neck injuries, hernia surgery, torn rotator, broken finger, herniated discs.

Nope. Can't lift anymore. That said, I get a LOT of exercise, a tone of walking, biking, and light lifting as PT rehab on my shoulder right now - a 3 year old injury. MRI and nerve testing showed no permanent damage.

I'm starting to think when you injure your body that, while sure it does heal, it seems like it's never quite the same.

When I was a body builder at half my age I had hernia surgery from heavy lifting. I was never able to do that kind of lifting again, just too much pain.

You can also isolate body parts and keep them in shape. You may never be able to lift heavy again with your broken arm.

I've been riding motorcycles for almost fifty years. When you fall off you break shit. :)

[John_Doesnt]

You should probably consult your doctor first.