Thread: Maintaining Muscle Without Working Out

just try to eat clean, avoid junk food as much as you can for those 2 and a half weeks, what is your weight and bf % ?

I agree with the above, just eat clean. Your goal at this point should probably just be to stave off any excess fat gain. There will more than likely be some atrophy, but as long as it isn't brand new muscle mass (if you just got off a cycle, for instance), you should get it back after a couple of weeks in the gym. You may feel deflated towards the end, but overall you will be fine.

Like they said ^^ - your body is going to need energy focused on recovery so think of your diet as fueling for that challenge for your body instead of for lifting. I don't know how mobile you will be over that period of time - I could see the temptation to start eating out of boredom if you're stuck in front of the TV or just sitting / in bed when normally you'd be at the gym. But if you just look at the recovery period as a different form of "workout", the purpose is still the same - fueling for your needs. I'm also thinking you may even find yourself w/ reduced appetite from the procedure and any meds that might come w/ the procedure & recovery.

Just be as active as you can without compromising your recovery. You'll be fine. 2-3 weeks off is nothing in the grand scheme. Your body (joints, ligaments, muscles, neurological system) might actually end up thanking you for the time off and will come back rejuvenated and ready to roar.