When can I ride my motorcycle? (photo)

Question

I am amotorcycle enthusiasts I ride a very large motorcycle how soon after Tummy Tuck surgery can i resume riding my motorcycle? This motorcycle is 800 lbs and i do know i will need to use my stomach muscles to lift it up and core to hold it up. Just want to have idea when i will be ready to ride.

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS · Answer

Ease yourself into it. Progressive, safe weight bearing is indicated. I would advise waiting at least 6-8 weeks. good luck

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Beautiful motorcycle.  Check with your plastic surgeon but I would generally advise you to wait 4-6 weeks.  Best of luck.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

I tell my patients one week, but for a motorcycle I would check with your plastic surgeon as we're probably looking more like 2-3 weeks depending upon your healing.

Mahlon Kerr, MD, FACS · Answer

that's quite the bike.  I would say you would want to wait 6 weeks given the core strength required to keep the bike upright and back if up if needed.

Steven J. Smith, MD · Answer

I usually tell patients it takes 4-6 weeks for strenuous activity.  Motorcycle riding would fall into that category.   Slow, stretching motions are allowed immediately postop, with gradual increases in movement over the first few weeks.  Any activities that can lead to sudden heavy loading or straining of the muscles can cause the sutures to pull through the fascia or muscle or can put stress on the skin incision which could affect the scar width.

Michael F. Bohley, MD · Answer

This is a great question to review with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery.  In a fullabdominoplasty with tightening of the muscle fascia I usually recommend 8 weeks before anystrenuous core muscle use.  However, every patient heals differently.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Average time frame is at least 3 weeks after surgery if fully healed. But always follow your PS advise...

Charles G. Polsen, MD · Answer

I generally tell my patients to wait 8 weeks post surgery before performing any strenuous activities. This is primarily due to the fact that any pulling or stretching can increase the size of the scar.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Each surgeon has his or her guidelines for postoperative care. Typically, you will need to wait approximately 6 weeks before resuming strenuous activity. Consult your surgeon as he or she knows the specifics about you and the scope of the surgery.

Todd C. Case, MD · Answer

In general you will likely need to wait about 6 weeks before resuming heavy strenuous activity.  However, each surgeon has their own protocol for this.  Thus, you should follow the advise of your surgeon you chose to do your surgery.  They are the one that is examining you regularly as you continue through the postoperative course.

When can I ride my motorcycle? (photo)

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