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Hey, I am still new to this forum and wanted to relay my experience with mid-cycle injury, surgery, and continuing the cycle before and after the surgery.
I started my first Test Cyp only cycle at 500 mg per week (250 mg 2x per week) with 1 mg Arimidex E3D and 50 mg Clomid EOD.
Prior to beginning the cycle I had an inguinal hernia for months that never really bothered me. About 4 weeks into my cycle the hernia got bigger and painful and prevented me from doing big lifts like squats and deadlifts so I elected to have surgery and repair it in the 6th week of my cycle. Up to the 6th week I ran the full 500 mg however tapered to 300 mg for 2 weeks after the surgery. I told the surgeon about my cycle prior to surgery because anesthesia is no joke and you should definitely disclose what you are on prior to the anesesthia so they can mitigate any risks. The surgeon said there are no know interactions between Testosterone and administering anesthesia and that I was perfectly fine. As I stated, I ran 500 mg the week of surgery and 300 mg 2 weeks after surgery. Obviously I am not able to train, however I have noticed the following results:
- Extremely fast recovery. I had a bi-lateral hernia (on both sides) which he fixed. After 2 days I was walking and moving easily. After 4 days I was ready to go to the gym (but didn't) and managed household tasks. After 7 days I felt 100%, was back at work with no issue. After 10 days I was walking for 20 minutes on the treadmill and doing light yard work (weed wacking).
- Maintenance of size and muscle - I have not lost 1 pound in 2 weeks. I weighed 204 lbs prior to the surgery and I am still 204 lbs. My muscle has remained dense and hard.
- Overall enhanced recovery and faster reduction in swelling of the abdominal region. I supplemented with hemp oil and Supergreens powder along with vitamin C which assisted in reducing the swelling. I am simply amazed at how fast I am recovering through this.
I am writing this as a personal testament to, what I believe, is the power of Testosterone supplementation in post-op healing. This may be common knowledge to some, but hopefully it will enlighten those who don't know and are in a similar situation. I personally believe it is the reason why I am recovering so fucking fast.
My stats:
27 years old
First Cycle - cut short unfortunately
Started 188lbs (7-8% bf after 3 month cut for Men's Physique Comp)
Ended 204lbs probably 10-11% bf after an 8 week "cycle" (6 good weeks at 500 mg)
Please note - some weight gain was due to post competition eating
Diet - 300-350 g protein/ 200-250 g carbs/ 25-75 g fats from flax & hemp oil
Other supplement: liquid B12, NAC, Arginine, SuperGreens plant powder.
For post cycle therapy (pct) in 2 weeks I have clomid and nolva.
I started my first Test Cyp only cycle at 500 mg per week (250 mg 2x per week) with 1 mg Arimidex E3D and 50 mg Clomid EOD.
Prior to beginning the cycle I had an inguinal hernia for months that never really bothered me. About 4 weeks into my cycle the hernia got bigger and painful and prevented me from doing big lifts like squats and deadlifts so I elected to have surgery and repair it in the 6th week of my cycle. Up to the 6th week I ran the full 500 mg however tapered to 300 mg for 2 weeks after the surgery. I told the surgeon about my cycle prior to surgery because anesthesia is no joke and you should definitely disclose what you are on prior to the anesesthia so they can mitigate any risks. The surgeon said there are no know interactions between Testosterone and administering anesthesia and that I was perfectly fine. As I stated, I ran 500 mg the week of surgery and 300 mg 2 weeks after surgery. Obviously I am not able to train, however I have noticed the following results:
- Extremely fast recovery. I had a bi-lateral hernia (on both sides) which he fixed. After 2 days I was walking and moving easily. After 4 days I was ready to go to the gym (but didn't) and managed household tasks. After 7 days I felt 100%, was back at work with no issue. After 10 days I was walking for 20 minutes on the treadmill and doing light yard work (weed wacking).
- Maintenance of size and muscle - I have not lost 1 pound in 2 weeks. I weighed 204 lbs prior to the surgery and I am still 204 lbs. My muscle has remained dense and hard.
- Overall enhanced recovery and faster reduction in swelling of the abdominal region. I supplemented with hemp oil and Supergreens powder along with vitamin C which assisted in reducing the swelling. I am simply amazed at how fast I am recovering through this.
I am writing this as a personal testament to, what I believe, is the power of Testosterone supplementation in post-op healing. This may be common knowledge to some, but hopefully it will enlighten those who don't know and are in a similar situation. I personally believe it is the reason why I am recovering so fucking fast.
My stats:
27 years old
First Cycle - cut short unfortunately
Started 188lbs (7-8% bf after 3 month cut for Men's Physique Comp)
Ended 204lbs probably 10-11% bf after an 8 week "cycle" (6 good weeks at 500 mg)
Please note - some weight gain was due to post competition eating
Diet - 300-350 g protein/ 200-250 g carbs/ 25-75 g fats from flax & hemp oil
Other supplement: liquid B12, NAC, Arginine, SuperGreens plant powder.
For post cycle therapy (pct) in 2 weeks I have clomid and nolva.
