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How Soon After a Mommy Makeover Would I Be Able to Attend my Daughters Basketball Game?

asked 5 months ago by mama.of.4 in Bellingham, WA
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
Question viewed 102 times
Tags: activity, timing

I'm 5'9", weigh around 165 and am 34 years old. I have 4 children who are all involved and active. I hate to miss anything my kids are involved in. How long after surgery before I could sit through a 1 hour game in bleachers?

7 answers to How Soon After a Mommy Makeover Would I Be Able to Attend my Daughters Basketball Game?

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Spectating after Mommy Makeover

Hi there- Assuming that your procedure will involve a Tummy Tuck and a Breast Enhancement procedure, here are my thoughts... In my practice, I would say that you should be able to watch a game as soon as a week or 10 days after surgery provided that: Someone else drives you there You don't mind others at the game watching you walk slowly and with assistance and wondering why If it is possible for you to attend while not exerting yourself or lifting... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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How Soon After a Mommy Makeover Would I Be Able to Attend my Daughters Basketball Game

Without knowing exactly what parts of a Mommy Makeover you are going to have, I will assume you are having a breast lift and a tummy tuck. I think after 2 weeks you could go but you will likely still be tired and not feeling 100%.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

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Recovery after a mommy makeover depends on your activity level

Sitting for one hour after a mommy makeover (tummy tuck and breast lift/augmentation) will probably be okay 5-7 days afterward. Driving to the event should be okay after a week, and I usually allow my mommy makover patients to exercise starting 4-6 weeks after the procedure. see video
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover and 1 hour kids game

If you have someone to drive you there, you may be able to watch a game as early as a week. You cannot drive while you are taking pain medication and cannot drive when you are in pain. See a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area for his/her specific limitations and precautions.
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

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You Can Attend Your Daughters Game At 2 Weeks.

We allow most of our patients to increase their activity level at 2 weeks after a tummy tuck. If your recovery is uneventful, and you have clearance from your surgeon, you should be able to sit in the bleachers for a one hour game. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable. Enjoy.
Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery afte mommy makeover

Most patients are ready to return to work within 2 weeks after a mommy makeover, some even after a week. You should be able to sit in the bleachers at your daughter's basketball game within 2 weeks after the surgery, or even a bit sooner.
Arnold S. Breitbart, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover Recovery?

Thank you for the question. Your dedication to the children should be commended. However, you are about to undergo a major operation and should plan for a recovery period with potential physical and emotional ups and downs. I would suggest staying away from the bleachers for at least 3 weeks after this major surgery. Some words of advice I give my patients may be helpful: 1. Make sure you are doing the procedure for the right reasons (for yourself) and... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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