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Can I work out the day before surgery?

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Leelar24Jul 20, 2014

I'm scheduled for a standard Abdominoplasty in early December & would like to lose 10lbs ( goal weight 126) over the next four + months, I'm working out 6 days a week (& have done for many years) & wondered if it was ok to work out the day before surgery? Or is it better to be rested? Thank you

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