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RE: Running after Tummy tuck?

Posted 09 Mar 2010

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barb-hoss 18 Jan 2009
I had my tummy tuck on 11/6/08 and this past Friday 1/16/09 was the first day I could actually run on the treadmill for about 1 mile at 5 mph and not have pain...a little discomfort but I am going slow. I tried elliptical at 4 weeks and I thought I honestly broke a rib I was in so much pain for about 2 days after.. I am finally on my way back to my fitness routine but I am still going slow...I walk more than anything else and am slowly adding elliptical and running and strength training is very, very light. This recovery is much more difficult than I ever could have imagined. For those who don't people who have the procedure but do not do any type of exercise except perhaps walking .. the recovery to normal activity is 6 wks or less... for those who are very active physically daily...it is frankly Hell...I did not think I would ever be able to work out again but after Friday and having run finally for at least one mile I feel I am on my way back..slowly but surely.
NorCal Mom (unregistered guest) 10 Mar 2009
I had my TT 02/16/09 and today is 03/10/09 (starting 4th week of recovery yesterday). Yesterday I did 1 mile of brisk walking (3.8 mph) on the treadmill and then slept on it to see how I felt. No pain happened, so today I did 1.5 miles at 4.2 mph with an incline of 1. Man...my legs want to run...but it's not worth ruining the result!! I'll probably stay with the speed and incline of what I did today, but maybe graduate up to 3 miles over the next few weeks, depending on how I feel. I can't wait to start squats and lunges...my shelf is disappearing in this compression garment!! LOL
Diane t 3 Jun 2009
I am at week 3 and dying to run I have walked 14k in the last 3days but it is going slow..I want to train for a marathon at the end of June I had my surgery 05/13/09 I am also losing my ass in this dam compression garmet and can not wait to start my lunges..does anyone know when we can do that
s9374 17 Jul 2009
Hi! I just saw this post and wanted to know if the original poster was able to start training for her marathon (and, how did it go?!) My running schedule is very similar to yours (4-7 miles, 3-5 times a week) I ran my second marathon two months ago. I feel like I am in great shape and plan to run a 1/2 marathon distance tomorrow, 4 days before my tummy tuck surgery on Wednesday. How soon can I get back to doing short distances like 5 miles? What about even walking 5 miles? Any update would be great! :)
Dobes 3 Nov 2011
I had my tummy tuck Sept 9th and ran 6 miles Oct 31 with ease. Just took it nice and slow. My time was 1:06. Happy running!
MommieD 20 Nov 2011
I am a runner, I do bootcamp three times a week and insanity three times a week. I have done so much to lose weight and the thought of not exercising scares me. I love running and I know taking it slow is going to be hard.
Dobes 21 Nov 2011
You have to....and you will want to. Im slowly getting my speed back- ran 6 the other day at 1:02. I'm hoping in another 2 weeks I'll be 100% back! Don't push hard....you don't want to run that beautiful new tummy!
Tishball 30 Nov 2011
Good to see that some of you are running again so soon. I was worried about that. I am only one week post op and walking a bit, not very brisk yet either. :lol:. Still though good to know in the new year I can get back to it.
Dobes 30 Nov 2011
Knocked out 6 in 58 minutes! Getting better and better! Wahooooo! I go back to the dr for my 12 week appt.
MommieD 30 Nov 2011
That is comforting to know. I love to run and I really picked up my speed OCR the last couple years. I just want to do5k by summer
5697anon 30 Nov 2011
I needed a tummy tuck to repair pregnancy damage. I have always been fit and was in fantastic shape at the time of my surgery. It took me about two months to feel like I could move normally again. So I returned to my normal exercise routine 8 weeks post surgery. Now, a year later I have run a few half marathons and run 3 or 4 times a week 3 to 12 miles. My umbilical hernia has recurred. My surgeon does not feel it is a result of my exercise.
Dobes 30 Nov 2011
I'm signed up for my first half in March! Knocked out 12 today so I'm more than ready!
MommieD 30 Nov 2011
5697 thank you so much for that. I did one race a month last year and won a couple in my age group. My goal is to be doing a half by sept of next year.
Dobes 1 Dec 2011
You can do it!!!!!
surromom2four 2 Dec 2011
@Dobes, how long did it take you to get back to your usual pace after the TT? I've been running so well this year, and I can't wait for the TT (to repair a hernia and abs after pregnancy), but I'm worried about how long it will take me to get back up to speed.
Dobes 2 Dec 2011
I'm back 100% and my tummy tuck was Sept 9th. I began running again in late October. I took it nice and slow... listened to my body. It was definitely discouraging at first. I was alot slower than before. But obviously my fretting was all for nothing! Your body remembers, just give it time. I ran 14 miles last week for the first time ever. A tummy tuck will not hinder you for long. Just be patient and let yourself heal before trying.
surromom2four 2 Dec 2011
Thanks! Part of my reason for doing it in January is that its hard already to motivate myself in the cold weather, so taking 6-8 weeks off won't be that hard. Also I'm hoping to come out of the TT with a stronger core which will in turn improve my running. But I'd like to be ready for a 10K by late April/early May if possible.
MommieD 2 Dec 2011
I plan on doing my first 5 k in late April. @surromom that is one big reason why I am doing mine in the winter as well. 10k by July.
Dobes 2 Dec 2011
You'll nail it!
MommieD 2 Dec 2011
You all are so encouraging. Thank you so much it truly helps.
ronaldlawsons 5 Dec 2011
Vist to tummytuckguide.com for information about these. I have the TT back in December. Paid $ 5000, and now love my belly. I have a scar, will take months to fade, but in fact, now I can feel my stomach when I do sit-ups well worth it. I also have a hysterectomy and bladder lift. I went back six weeks after the walk. Many people advised me to put it in a slow recovery, or even enhance the weight of the clothes from the washer to the dryer.
cantwaitformytummytuck 11 Dec 2011
Hey guys I ran a half on nov 20th and had my TT on nov 29th. So that makes me 12 days post op today. I am so ready to run so I dont get behind on my next half schedule but I'm not feeling so great at day 12. My back and tummy hurt and I am not walking around to good hunched over! Any encouragement or advice would be great !
surromom2four 12 Dec 2011
My doctor told me I'd be able to start "lightly jogging" again after 4 weeks. I'm not sure I even know how to lightly job, but I'll certainly take it easy. When is your next half? You need to give yourself proper recovery time from the TT before you start running again. If you just ran a half you won't lose that much of your conditioning during the time that you're down from the TT. And in the long run you'll be much better off with proper healing time!
cantwaitformytummytuck 12 Dec 2011
I responded below...
cantwaitformytummytuck 12 Dec 2011
My half is in April. I wanted to be able to run by the end of January and hope not to lose too many of my miles from not running. I just can't imagine running in 2 weeks. I am still in some pain etc (Ike pain that wakes me up). And I do have a high pain tolerance. Were you still in pain at 2 weeks?

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