Training for surgery

With my foot reconstruction surgery on the horizon, I have decided to start 'training for surgery'! My goal is to be in decent aerobic and strength training shape and have a strong immune system going into surgery, so I can come out stronger on the other side. The only issue is choosing activities that don't worsen my condition.

My training plan for the next seven weeks is:

• Strength training at the gym (3x/week)
• Stationary recumbent bike, 30-45 minutes in Zone 1-2 (3-4x/week)
• Swimming laps (with a pull buoy and one-footed flip turns) 30-40 minutes (1-2x/week)

Until surgery I am wearing a BioSkin TriLok brace on my right ankle to prevent any further damage to my foot. I am pretty much wearing it any time I am up and about and it definitely gives me more confidence moving around in the world just knowing I am less likely to hurt myself.

I also started on a pre-surgery supplement plan and am trying to eat 100 g or more of high quality protein per day along with a TRUCKLOAD of fresh fruits, veggies, and whole grains. As a daily supplement I am taking Standard Process Ligaplex II, 3 capsules 2x/day for seven weeks before surgery.

Please keep in mind, I am not a doctor and this is only my opinion, not medical advice!

My supplements 10 days before and after surgery:

• 500 mg Bromelain, 3x/day between meals
• 1000 mg Vitamin C, 3x/day with food
• 50 mg Zinc + 2 mg Copper, 1x/day
• 300 mg Bilberry, 2x/day
• Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D, 2x/day

5 days before and after surgery:

• 30,000 IU Vitamin A, 2x/day

10 days after surgery:

• 1 dropper Gotu Kola, 3x/day between meals
• 600 mg Freeform Essential Amino Acids, 3x/day between meals
• Curcumin, 2x/day
• 1/2 tsp. Lions Mane powder, 1x/day

After surgery I also switched to Standard Process Ligaplex I, 3 capsules 2x/day.

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