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This question is best answered by your surgeon who is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. I typically advise my patients to avoid strenuous activity for six weeks after a tummy tuck unless instructed differently. You want to give your body time to heal properly and not over stress it.
Generally, I instruct my patients to resume physical exercise at 8 weeks after surgery without any restrictions. I would consult with your surgeon for what he/she instructs his patients to do regarding exercise after surgery.
I agree that a mini TT will likely be ok however you would need to find a good team of gynecologist and plastic surgeon to pull this off. Unfortunately the unpredictable part would be the gynecology component- that surgery may take a while and to have a plastic surgeon on "standby" waiting for ...
Congratulations on your weight loss! From the photos you will have the best results from a full tummy tuck. This will address loose skin, excess fat, and correct abdominal wall laxity. The result will be a flatter, tighter tummy. A panniculectomy only removes the apron of skin. It will not...
Your swelling can be an indication that you are overdoing it. Is the swelling better before you work out or on the days you don't go to the gym? I encourage you to speak with your surgeon about your concerns and your work out routine. Returning to strenuous exercise more gradually may help.
