I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op. I've been walking 1 mile the last 5 days (cleared by my dr) and I've been doing dishes, cooking, sweeping and laundry. I feel fine. I haven't needed the pain meds since day 5. Can I go ahead and vacuum now too? And clean my bathtub? I can't stand how gross it is!
Answer: Healing after a mommy makeover. Thank you for your question. The best person to advice you if youre ready for extra activity will be your specific surgeon as every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures. Healing after a mommy makeover is usually pretty straight forward. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient.
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Answer: Healing after a mommy makeover. Thank you for your question. The best person to advice you if youre ready for extra activity will be your specific surgeon as every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures. Healing after a mommy makeover is usually pretty straight forward. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient.
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November 8, 2016
Answer: Mommy makeover recovery Congratulations on your surgery! It sounds like you are healing very nicely. However, it is best to check with your doctor to be cleared for additional activity. He/She is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you have been progressing through recovery.
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November 8, 2016
Answer: Mommy makeover recovery Congratulations on your surgery! It sounds like you are healing very nicely. However, it is best to check with your doctor to be cleared for additional activity. He/She is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you have been progressing through recovery.
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November 8, 2016
Answer: When Can You Start Vacuuming
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November 8, 2016
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November 7, 2016
Answer: Mommy Makeover Postop Restrictions I usually recommend no heavy lifting or cardio workouts for at least one month after Mommy Makeover surgery. It does depend on exactly what surgery was done, so you should consult with your surgeon. Good luck!
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November 7, 2016
Answer: Mommy Makeover Postop Restrictions I usually recommend no heavy lifting or cardio workouts for at least one month after Mommy Makeover surgery. It does depend on exactly what surgery was done, so you should consult with your surgeon. Good luck!
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November 6, 2016
Answer: Mommy Makeover - Post Op Activity? Thank you for your question. Most patients are cleared to perform lifting > 10 pounds 4 - 6 weeks following mommy makeover surgery. You may return to walking and light lifting sooner, but would not perform any strenuous activity without clearance from your surgeon. It is best to have an in-person follow up examination for recommendations regarding what you should and should not be doing. Good luck with your recovery.
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November 6, 2016
Answer: Mommy Makeover - Post Op Activity? Thank you for your question. Most patients are cleared to perform lifting > 10 pounds 4 - 6 weeks following mommy makeover surgery. You may return to walking and light lifting sooner, but would not perform any strenuous activity without clearance from your surgeon. It is best to have an in-person follow up examination for recommendations regarding what you should and should not be doing. Good luck with your recovery.
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