I had tummy tuck in April 2013 10 months ago. Today at gym I tried to use weight to work my abs (1st time after surgery) and my upper abs were in pain I'm sure my lower ones also but I still can't feel anything yet on there. So is that normal or should I stop and wait a few more months for that kind of workouts.
March 1, 2014
Answer: Weight Training after Abdominoplasty If you are 10 months out from your surgery, without any complications, you should be fine to do any activity that you feel comfortable doing. Always clear your activity level with your plastic surgeon. At 6 weeks after abdominoplasty most of my patients are released to full activity without restrictions, working on building endurance and strength. Most are back to normal fitness level by 3 months.
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March 1, 2014
Answer: Weight Training after Abdominoplasty If you are 10 months out from your surgery, without any complications, you should be fine to do any activity that you feel comfortable doing. Always clear your activity level with your plastic surgeon. At 6 weeks after abdominoplasty most of my patients are released to full activity without restrictions, working on building endurance and strength. Most are back to normal fitness level by 3 months.
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Weight Training after Abdominoplasty I tell my patients they may resume resistance training at 6 weeks following an (uncomplicated) abdominoplasty. This is true for procedures that include muscle repairs or hernia repairs.I recommend starting with light resistance: as a guideline, start with about half your normal resistance and half the duration (number of repetitions). Let your body guide your progress:see how you feel the next day, because you may not notice soreness right away.if you are very sore, wait to resume exercise until the soreness goes away; at your next workout, go a little lighter.if you feel OK, increase your resistance and repetitions ~10% at your next workout.Don't be surprised if it takes 3-6 weeks to get back to your pre-op workout routines!It's normal to experience some soreness after a long rest period; your muscles need to get the message that it's time to get strong, again!
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Weight Training after Abdominoplasty I tell my patients they may resume resistance training at 6 weeks following an (uncomplicated) abdominoplasty. This is true for procedures that include muscle repairs or hernia repairs.I recommend starting with light resistance: as a guideline, start with about half your normal resistance and half the duration (number of repetitions). Let your body guide your progress:see how you feel the next day, because you may not notice soreness right away.if you are very sore, wait to resume exercise until the soreness goes away; at your next workout, go a little lighter.if you feel OK, increase your resistance and repetitions ~10% at your next workout.Don't be surprised if it takes 3-6 weeks to get back to your pre-op workout routines!It's normal to experience some soreness after a long rest period; your muscles need to get the message that it's time to get strong, again!
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