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Im 50 yrs old. otherwise healthy. i am an avid heavy weightlifter for 28 years. i recently had emergency retinal detachment surgery on my left eye. can i go back to my heavy weightlifting when i recover? weightlifting is a huge part of my life.
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Yes: Yes but will have to cut back on the pounds you lift
Answered 2/26/2019
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