I’m currently 6 days post op and I’ve walked about 1/2 mile to a mile each day but I don’t know if I’m not walking enough? What’s a healthy amount of walking I should do per day?
Answer: Six days postop It sounds as if you have rebounded very well from your surgery. We too like to get our patients up and walking the day of surgery and then afterwards. You are certainly walking a sufficient amount with what you report.
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Answer: Six days postop It sounds as if you have rebounded very well from your surgery. We too like to get our patients up and walking the day of surgery and then afterwards. You are certainly walking a sufficient amount with what you report.
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Answer: Activity after breast augmentation Congratulations on your surgery! It's important to walk around in the early part of recovery and you are certainly meeting criteria! Check with your surgeon to determine when you can return to other activities and exercise.
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Answer: Activity after breast augmentation Congratulations on your surgery! It's important to walk around in the early part of recovery and you are certainly meeting criteria! Check with your surgeon to determine when you can return to other activities and exercise.
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August 21, 2018
Answer: For how long or how far do I have to walk after breast augmentation? Thank you for your question. You appear to be doing very well on your recovery and seem to be walking enough to help with the healing process. Always make sure to consult with your specific surgeon and follow his/her post-op instructions. Wishing you a speedy recovery
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August 21, 2018
Answer: For how long or how far do I have to walk after breast augmentation? Thank you for your question. You appear to be doing very well on your recovery and seem to be walking enough to help with the healing process. Always make sure to consult with your specific surgeon and follow his/her post-op instructions. Wishing you a speedy recovery
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Walking Thank you for your question. Although post operative instructions do vary from one plastic surgeon to another, my post operative advice is to walk as tolerated and do not lift anything greater than 15 pounds for a full 4 weeks. Best to follow the specific instructions given to you by your plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Walking Thank you for your question. Although post operative instructions do vary from one plastic surgeon to another, my post operative advice is to walk as tolerated and do not lift anything greater than 15 pounds for a full 4 weeks. Best to follow the specific instructions given to you by your plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Walking after breast surgery Thank you for an excellent question, and congratulations on your recent surgery. While every surgeon's postoperative instructions regarding activity will slightly differ, non-strenuous walking after surgery is probably the one activity where most surgeons will agree that the more the better, as long as you don't feel like you are doing too much. Walking significantly reduces the risks of postoperative medical complications such as blood clots, constipation, and pneumonia, among others. Most surgeons encourage their patients to walk as soon as possible after surgery, starting on the day of surgery. As far as how many miles or hours per day, your body will let you know when you are starting to fatigue, so just pay attention to those signs. It sounds like you are on the right track. If in doubt, ask your surgeon. Once again, congratulations!
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Walking after breast surgery Thank you for an excellent question, and congratulations on your recent surgery. While every surgeon's postoperative instructions regarding activity will slightly differ, non-strenuous walking after surgery is probably the one activity where most surgeons will agree that the more the better, as long as you don't feel like you are doing too much. Walking significantly reduces the risks of postoperative medical complications such as blood clots, constipation, and pneumonia, among others. Most surgeons encourage their patients to walk as soon as possible after surgery, starting on the day of surgery. As far as how many miles or hours per day, your body will let you know when you are starting to fatigue, so just pay attention to those signs. It sounds like you are on the right track. If in doubt, ask your surgeon. Once again, congratulations!
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