Weight Lifting After Tummy Tuck?

I am 3 weeks post op. Had my full TT and muscle tightening. My youngest child is 2 years old and weight about 20 lbs. By when and how long can I start lifting her?

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Lifting a baby after tummy tuck. / Levantando un bebe despues de una abdominoplastia

In general you need to be very careful in the first month or so after a tummy tuck. Refrain from lifting anything that requires you to tighten your abdominal muscles. Obviously this will be very hard with a two year old daughter. Try not to lift her but you can still hug her etc. I generally allow my patient to lift at around 6 weeks at the gym. They need to start slow of course. Please discuss this with your surgeon. Good luck and thank... more

Lifting A Child After A Tummy Tuck

Your plastic surgeon is best to answer this question as he/she knows what was done to your rectus muscles, if anything. When in doubt, don't do it. You have invested a lot to get to this point so unless the activity is essential for life, you should avoid it for now.

Lifting restrictions after tummy tuck

Lifting restrictions after a tummy tuck are common as time is needed to let the tummy wall heal. The amount of weight and time frames vary patient to patient based on her personal recovery as well as the extent of the procedure performed. Check with your plastic surgeon and he/she should be able to further direct you. Good luck.

Mennen T. Gallas, MD

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Houston Plastic Surgeon

Weight lifting ater tummy tuck

Thank you for the question. It is best if you address that question and any post operative instructions with your plastic surgeon. The instructions vary with the type of tummy tuck and your post operative recovery.

Lifting After Tummy Tuck

This is a question best addressed to your surgeon, who knows what was done at surgery, and how well you are progressing after surgery. Most of us have particular post-operative recommendations that are general guidelines, and these will be varied for individual patients. These recommendations will vary from surgeon to surgeon. I would feel a bit irresponsible were I to give you an OK to lift your child! Do call your surgeon. Best wishes.