Should I stop working out before surgery?

Question

I workout 5 days a week with 2 of the days being arms. Nothing too hardcore but simple pushups and 10 lb dumbbells for toning, that usually do make my shoulder alittle sore. Should I stop doing arms or working out all together a couple weeks before surgery for my muscles to relax since I am going under the muscle? Thank you.

William R. Burden, MD, FACS · Answer

Your usual workout will not adversely affect your results.  However, don't overexert yourself and strain your body prior to and after your surgery.  Also, avoid medications such as aspirin, advil or aleve that can interfere with your platelets and cause excessive bruising and bleeding.  Follow the guidelines your surgeon has given you after surgery.  Good luck!

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Congratulations for being a fit person!Certainly, Pre-op preparation of each patient is very important for a successful and and less risk procedure.Aerobic training of low intensity the days before the procedure is recommended for the many advantages that exercises offer to cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic systems.On the other hand, you should avoid high intensity sports or heavy lifting, to prevent injury and inflammation of any  body areas, blending certain size/shape parameters, that are very important for to the plastic surgeon.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Patients scheduled for surgery may or may not be asked to stop physical activity ( working out) several days after surgery.  Sometimes excessive exercise may decrease the blood platelets and therefore increase the risk of bleeding during surgery. Personally, I have operated in multiple physical trainers that literally work out the day before and I have had no bleeding complications.The need to stop working out several days prior surgery depends on your surgeon's medical advice preference. Patients that are very active physically should discuss with their Board Certified Plastic Surgeon about the need of stopping working out several days after surgery

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

In general it is better to rest before surgery as you want your body in an optimal state to respond to the stress of surgery and incisional wound repair.  Take a week of an optimize your diet for wound healing.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

It will be very good if you stop doing chest and arm workout prior surgery. About a week will be ok. Be encouraged. Dr. Cardenas

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for the question. That choice is really up to you, but if you feel at all concerned consult with your surgeon.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I do not routinely have patients stop working out prior to surgery as it will not affect either the surgery or your results.

Nilesh Sojitra, MSc, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

I think it's great that you workout and that getting your body into optimal shape is ideal. Best to rest after and other beneficial advice is don't smoke, eat healthy , get your sleep, avoid aspirin and non-steroidal medication and other herbal remedies all the best Nilesh Sojitra

Jacques Haddad, MD · Answer

being ready for the surgery is mostly about stoping cigarets, not taking blood thinning drugs.eating well and so on.exercising is not an issue.it is more important to follow orders after the surgery than before especially regarding exercising

M. Bradley Calobrace, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultimately working out before breast augmentation would be up to your plastic surgeon, but generally should be OK to resume although I would not recommend a "hard core" chest workout 3 days before surgery. Hope this helps!

Should I stop working out before surgery?

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