I Had a Tummy Tuck and Was Bowling in a League Before Surgery and Was Wondering when It Would Be Safe to Return to That?

I usually ask my patients to refrain from exercise for at least 6-8 weeks following surgeries. Tummy Tuck usually requires this as a minimum even for those who have been active in sports, athletics or exercise prior to the surgery. Most patients find solice in the fact that the outcome will be well worth the brief lapse in their routines. Your surgeon can monitor your recovery and advise when you are ready to return to full activities and sports.

Bowling is a sport that requires use of the abdominal muscles. In my practice I asked patients to avoid activity that directly targets those muscles for three months. I would point out that I'm referring my practice so you should follow the restrictions of your surgeon.

I usually tell my patients that they can resume more rigorous exercises, such as bowling, in about 2-3 months after a full abdominoplasty. Please note that every patient is different and it may take some individuals a little longer to get back to their usual routine.