Can I start lifting weights while my pilonidal cyst heals?

Question

I had my pilonidal cyst drained about 3 weeks ago, now theres no pain and no lump, its gone but I know its still healing.

Can I start lifting weights again? And what are the chances of re-occurances?

Answer 1

The cyst may be in an area where you might put too much pressure on it. So I would recommend you doing your weight lifting making sure that no physical pressure is put on the location of the cyst until you are really sure it has healed completely. Give it a total of 6 weeks after surgery and then I believe you will be just fine. No reason for making your pilonidal cyst worse.

Answer 2

I suppose you can do whatever you like - but I wouldn't until I was sure it was completely healed.  No sense in jeopardizing a potentially critical issue.