Hi welcome to HCM I have gone thru your query regarding regress exercise and weight goals due to break . Dear ,for your info ,It depends on , for which part you are undergoing for surgery ? In any case Your surgeon has rightly advised you not to lift anything over five pounds or do any form of exercise for up to eight weeks . More over , after recouping to health , you can restart your regime slowly and gradualy you can achieve your goal within 2-3 months of restart . So no worries . Take care , your diet should be balanced ,containing all essential nutrients and antioxidants in natural form, as ginger, garlic lemon juice with warm water and pinch of salt and peper , Aloe vera juice + amla , a level spoon Turmeric powder +almond oil , all help recouping and help recover fast . There is no better option than physical exercise. Walking is the best exercise to begin with also gives you well shaped body . I would like to suggest you to Avoid processed foods carbs , sugar , fried ,fast foods , Tea , coffee , alcohol and smoking , stress and Constipation . All produce biochemical and metabolic conditions in your body that will decrease your immunity, So avoiding is definitely the first step in the right direction to detoxing the body, boosting the immune system . Take Homeo pathic Arnica 30 dose in then morning & evening and Chammomila 30 / 1 dose at bed time . Always remember, to see your doctor / professional for further guidance . Hope this helps solves your query .Take care .All the best .Get well soon Don t hesitate to come back in case of any further query .