Going Back to Personal Trainer After Mommy Makeover

It’s unfortunate that you have not gotten an answer back from your plastic surgeon’s office.  I would recommend making an appointment so you can get an answer directly from the surgeon if his staff has dropped the ball!  I’m sure he would like to know that is happening, plus, he will know best what to advise since he has all the details about your case and your surgery.  In general, I tell my patients that have had a mommy makeover they may begin gentle exercise, such as a slow treadmill or slow elliptical without the arms, at 3-4 weeks out (if the drains are out AND healing is progressing uneventfully).  By about 4-5 weeks they can begin to get more vigorous with exercise.  Usually, 6 weeks need to have passed before engaging in weight lifting or core exercises.  High impact activities like kickboxing or crossfit may require longer depending on things like tightness of the muscle repair, size of the impact, or delayed healing of the incisions.  I would suggest starting slowly, advance gradually, and listen to your body (if something hurts or makes you swell you are probably not ready for it).  I would hold on the trainer until you feel comfortable doing the activities you usually do with him/her.  You don’t want someone pushing you to do more until you are fully healed!

I usually recommend patients wait for at least 6 weeks before resuming exercise. Stick with light cardio at first, then after a little while, start with light weights. Of course you should ask your surgeon first what their recommendations are, though! Keep trying to contact your surgeon, or you may want to review the post-op instructions provided to you. That usually has some info about exercise restrictions.

The mommy makeover addresses
redundant abdominal tissue with weakened muscles, loss of breast volume, breast
sag and localized fat collections of the hips and thighs. Patients can
anticipate limited physical activity for two weeks following this procedure.
During the initial two weeks patients are allowed bathroom and kitchen privileges.
At two weeks, they are allowed to gradually resume normal activities with the
exception of strenuous activities and heavy lifting. Patients can usually
return to work in two weeks if no strenuous activity is involved. After six to
eight weeks patients can resume all their normal activities including strenuous
activities, heavy lifting and aggressive workouts.

 

         It’s appropriate to
return to your personal trainer six to eight weeks following surgery. It’s
important to go slow at first and gradually resume your normal exercise
program. Make sure, you listen to your body. If you’re not ready for a
particular activity your body will let you know.