Exercise after Tummy tuck
How long after tummy tuck before I can start strenuous exercise and weight lifting?
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57 posts
14 Mar 2009
This is really a question that you need to ask your surgeon. Was muscle tightened? How much was removed? Did you have a hernia? How did your recovery go? In general at 8 weeks you should be doing everything but you need to speak to your doctor for specifics.
313 posts
13 Jul 2009
Every surgeon has a different approach to recovery restrictions. As long as the recovery is proceeding smoothly, I allow my patients to do non-impact cardio (elliptical machine, bike [not spin!]) at 3 weeks, and then begin strenuous activity (light weight lifting, jogging) at 6 weeks. All restrictions are off at 8 weeks. Talk to your surgeon to see the regime they recommend (and do follow it! We all do different things on the inside, and only your surgeon knows what is best for you!)