Avid Triathlete Gets Breast Augmentation with Lift and a Full Tummy Tuck - Jupiter, FL

I'm certainly not a doctor, but at 5 weeks it was ok for me to do moderate pace walking. By 6 weeks I was allowed to lift light hand weights (5lbs)...by 8 weeks I started back to cycling and low impact cardio. By 9 weeks I was back to Kickboxing and pilates. Pilates and pushups were the hardest to do for awhile, but I gained my ab strength back after a few more weeks. Keep in mind, if you push yourself too hard, too early, you risk additional swelling, more bruising, and maybe even issues with your scars. So I know it's frustrating, but do moderate activity and LISTEN to your body. good luck!!

Also not a DR... but I play roller derby and went into the surgery VERY fit. So I imagine your situation is somewhat similar. I am at two weeks and am allowed to ride the exercise bike and use the elliptical machine without the arm bars. I have also just been cleared to get back up on my skates... as long as I only skate, don't "play". The most important part my doc told me was to avoid twisting motions... so anything with the legs that avoids a lot of upper body seems fine. I am also allowed to lift small hand weights. I should be clear for derby around week 6.

Hi Trigirl, I know exactly how you feel. I am 5 weeks post op...and it feels like it has already been months since my surgery. I was in excellent shape before my tummy tuck. I work out 5-6 days/week and was at 10% body fat. I thought I was going to have a miraculous speedy recovery because of my pre op condition...I was sadly mistaken. At 10 days post op I was feeling great and went shopping for 3 hours. That was a huge mistake. I got so swollen that my Dr. was really concerned. My doctor has me taking it very easy. I can't even think about exercising until I see her at 7 weeks. It is very hard to go from a highly active non stop mom to a couch potatoe! My Dr. did also advise me that many patients do experience post op depression...I have had some bouts of that as well. I see and feel my muscles atrophying. My Dr. has told me that my mind is way ahead of my body and I have to force myself to not do too much, otherwise I could be stuck with this swelling for up to 6 months. My recommendation is to do what your doctor tells you to do. We all recover at diffrent speeds regardless of our condition prior to surgery. Anyway, hang in there and know you are not alone!

I am 1 week post tmmy tuck surgery. I ran my first full marathon 2 mo ago and feel like I was in good shape. I have ran a couple short triathlons. I have been surprised I have been on the sofa for a week. I left the house for the first time today! I had my ACL rebuilt and was back to work in 1 1/2 weeks. I expected to be on my feet faster after this surgery. But I am folowing the rules so I can have the best results. So far I am VERY pleased w/ my tummy. It is so hard to tell what it will look like at this point. I am swollen and have drains. I am so excited to see my tummy at the 6 weeks mark. I have cut back on my diet. I have done NOTHING. I really have sat on the sofa and have done nothing so I have had salas and lean meat and fiber muffins. I am worried I will turn to slush and not be able to run a single mile!

Thanks for your help everyone! I am over 6 weeks post op now and my doctor said that I can begin gradually building up all three sports again. I have been running and biking for the past week, but have yet to go back to swim practice because I don't feel ready to do flip turns which require a lot of ab twisting...yikes. I have relatively little swelling at this point and am extremely excited about the way that my body looks- after 4 kids I had saggy belly skin even though the rest of my body was lean and toned! I am really happy that I didn't try to rush off the couch and am trying to take it easy building back up. It is really hard to do, but I think absolutely worth the struggle :)