5 Months Post TT/MR is It Safe to Lift Heavy Objects?

asked 7 months ago by Tdsew in Palm Harbor, FL
Latest answer by Kenneth L. Stein, MD
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Tags: 5 months post-op, lifting

I had my TT/MR 5 months ago, I'm doing ok, is it safe to lift heavy objects and to start ab work. How hard can I work without doing any damage.

8 answers to 5 Months Post TT/MR is It Safe to Lift Heavy Objects?

Lifting heavy objects 5 months after Tummy Tuck

I tell my patients to listen to their body. Start working out gradually, but if you don't feel strained and don't have pain, I feel that it is safe to return to all activities at 3-6 weeks. The faster you get back to an normal life style, the faster you will heal.

Kenneth L. Stein, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Exercise post TT

It is safe at this time to resume all your normal activities including exercise.You can do weights.situps and all you can exercise wise

Robert Brueck, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Timing for abdominal exercises after a tummy tuck.

Different plastic surgeons will have different protocols. In my practice, I allow for abdominal exercises at 8 weeks postop. However, it is always important to gradually increase your activity level. You should discuss this with your plastic surgeon and gently increase your workout routine.

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Return to Activity Following Tummy Tuck Surgery

I am a bit surprised that your surgeon has not already discussed activity level with you. When was the last time you met with your surgeon? I restrict my patient to a 5-10 pound lifting restriction for two weeks following surgery. At that point if they are doing well, I allow them to very lightly and slowly increase their activity with simple minimally strenuous activities and exercises. “Start low and go slow.” It is important that patients use their body and how it feels as... more

Kenneth Dembny, II, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

Healing and activity after a tummy tuck

Like all abdominal surgeries. i allow my patients full activity after 6 weeks. best to start slow and be consistant

Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck - 5 Months Post TT/MR is It Safe to Lift Heavy Objects?

I normally advise my patients that at three weeks post-op they can start exercising slowly (and gently) and advance as tolerated. So at 5 months you should certainly be able to do that. You should, of course, discuss all of this with your own plastic surgeon, but I would think that 5 months has been enough time. I hope that this helps, and good luck, Dr. E

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck, Workouts

I generally restrict my abdominoplasty patients from excessive abdominal workouts for 8 weeks. By then the wound strength is close to fully restored. But it's important to clear any activity with your personal surgeon first and when you do get back to exercise, listen to your body and don't overdue if you get too tired or too sore.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

www.drdemarsmd.com

Heavy Lifting After Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question.I It is always better to get specific advice from your operating plastic surgeon. Generally speaking, most patients are able to do heavy lifting and abdominal workout 5 months after tummy tuck surgery. I would suggest a gradual progression in the lifting and workouts and “listening to your body” to know when to rest etc. Do not overdo it when you first start working out. I hope this helps.