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1/2 Marathon 6 Weeks After Brachioplasty?

I have been on a wait list for brachioplasty for 9 months now and they finally called to schedule it. Date is 12 March and I have signed up for a 1/2 marathon that happens the 28th of April. I am in good shape and will continue to train. Think I can complete this race as a run/walk in that time frame?

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Marathon Seems Unlikely

A half-marathon 6 weeks after a brachioplasty is ill advised. You will have very significant swelling and discomfort. Not sure why you had to wait 9 months for a procedure, but that is besides the point. I recommend rescheduling your procedure until after your marathon or running next year. Best wishes.

Always best to not rush the healing period.

Although possible, I would strongly argue against it.Why push it? - Tell me "do you feel lucky". My suggestion would be to start training after 6 weeks and wait for another occasion to do your half marathon. Of course the best advice would come from your plastic surgeon.

1/2 Marathon after Arm Lift

I would not plan on running a half marathon 6 weeks after your procedure. Without seeing photos, it is difficult to say how extensive of an operation you will have, but oftentimes at 6 weeks post-operatively there is still some swelling, and strenuous physical activity can make this swelling and associated pain worsen. Best of luck to you!

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Probably not a good idea. Check with your doctor. If things looked great I might let you do it if you had compression garment on such as a spandex long sleeve garment.

1/2 Marathon 6 Weeks After Brachioplasty

1/2 Marathon 6 Weeks After Brachioplasty would not be advised. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Half-marathon after brachioplasty

This time frame is not recommended and is very close to your procedure. Vigorous exercise/strenuous activity is typically restricted for 6-8 weeks postoperative. An activity such as a half-marathon is a very vigorous activity with much use of your arms during running. The swelling and movement that would ensue would not be good for your overall healing. I would highly recommend rescheduling your procedure or consider running in a different race later in the year.... more

Not a good idea.

Not a good idea. You will hopefully undergo your arm lift once in your life. The race will be available next year? Best, Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS

1/2 Marathon 6 Weeks After Brachioplasty?

I would skip that one. Six weeks is the earliest that you would be permitted to do exertional activity of a significant level, and that would leave without ability to train properly, with real risk of injury. All the best

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