Tummy Tuck: Q&A
Ask a QuestionAfter Full Tummy Tuck, when Can I Ride my Motorcycle Again?
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stewartjoy
in Dixon KY
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Riding Motorcycle after a Tummy Tuck
I would advise you to wait at least 6 weeks before you can drive a motorcycle, assuming there are no complications. It goes without saying you should NOT be driving anything as long as you may be taking pain pills and or cannot make a sudden turn due to discomfort. Owing to the power that may be required to steer a motorcycle I would wait until you can do so freely without straining the muscle repair.
Dr. Peter Aldea
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Riding a motorcycle after a tummy tuck
The timing of riding your motorcycle after tummy tuck will likely vary according to the type of tummy tuck performed and your recovery. In most instances, I would believe that this would be possible at approximately 4 weeks but this decision should be made by your treating surgeon.
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Activity after Tummy Tuck
It is important to ask your surgeon regarding his/her specific postoperative protocol. However, most generally recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for approximately 5 weeks from your date of surgery. You need to give time for all your incisions to heal. After 5-6 six weeks, usually you will be cleared to resume activity as tolerated (Gradually).
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Ride your Harley in 3 weeks; ride your 'dirt bike' in 8 weeks.
There are motorcycles and there are motorcycles. What do you ride?
A big bike can probably be done at 3 weeks. More 'athletic' bikes need more healing time before riding.
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Six weeks recovery time after abdominoplasty
Surgeons usually recommend healing for 6 weeks after abdominoplasty before resuming full activity. That is how long it usually takes the healing scar to reach 75% of it's full strength. It is still more vulnerable than normal tissue so extreme activities should be avoided for longer. Gradually resuming full activity is the best way to avoid injury.
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Riding motorcycle after tummy tuck
This is something you need to discuss with your plastic surgeon. I tell my patients that they are not to do any physical activity for at least 2 weeks following tummy tuck. After 2 weeks, they can slowly start increasing their level of activity. I would consider riding a motorcycle strenuous activity. Good luck!
Dr. Singer
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Tummy Tuck and Returning to Full Activity
If you were my patient, I would say after 6 weeks you may ride your motorcycle. I generally allow my patients to return to full activity, including sit ups and weight lifting at about 6 weeks time.
You should still ask your surgeon what he or she recommends. Every surgeon has a different routine.
Good luck.
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After Full Tummy Tuck, when Can I Ride my Motorcycle Again
You should ALWAYS follow the surgeon's post operative protocol. I recommend 6 to 8 weeks to my patients after a full tummy tuck if all the healing has been as expected.
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When can you ride your motorcycle again? Never.
Okay, okay, I am sure motorcycles are a lot of fun and I just love the look of a good pair of boots and a good set of leathers. That being said, I have spent way to many hours in the E.R. as a general surgery resident looking at motorcycle carnage. There's a good reason they are refered to as "donor cycles" by transplant surgeons.
Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.
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