How Soon After a Tummy Tuck Can I Go on Theme Park Rides?

Generally the rule is nothing strenuous for 6 weeks after surgery.  Light exercise can be commenced after being examined by your doctor.  For the next 6 weeks (3 months after surgery) you should gradually build up your body back to the state before surgery.  Harsh rides should be avoided for at least 3 months possibly longer depending on how well you have recovered.   Best of luck, Dr. Michael Omidi

An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the
best way to assess your needs and provide true medical advice.

Regarding ; " How soon after a tummy tuck can I go on theme park rides?  I'm currently 4 weeks post-op and won a trip to Disneyland & California Adventure 2 weeks from now. So at 6 weeks is it safe to get on the rides? Or should I avoid harsh rides (Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror, etc)? I mentioned it to my surgeon and he said it should be fine, but I'm planning on talking about it with him in more detail during my next appt. I just want to get advice/opinions from other surgeons, as someone may have experience with this type of thing."

The underlying question is has enough time passed to allow sufficient healing to brace the muscle repair and attachment of the skin to the tightened muscles and would crazy park rides risk wound disruption?  By 6-8 weeks there should be more than enough healing to allow you to resume mild exercising and some weight lifting. Even going on those crazy rides if you enjoy that sort of thing.

Good Luck. Don't forget to put on the scopolamine patches take barf bags along...

Dr. Aldea