I am almost 4 1/2 months post op from full tummy tuck and Lipo . I do cross fit 3 times a week. I still get very sore after abdominal work. Should I just not do sit ups?
May 10, 2016
Answer: Exercise following Tummy Tuck For complete healing of a an abdominoplasty, it takes 1 year. However, most patients can resume normal abdominal exercises at 6 months. At 4 months, one must listen to their body following exercise. A good rule of thumb is, if there is marked soreness following an exercise, decrease this activity. Cross fit is a very intense exercise and my recommendation would be to not do sit ups. Please followup with your doctor for any specific concerns.
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May 10, 2016
Answer: Exercise following Tummy Tuck For complete healing of a an abdominoplasty, it takes 1 year. However, most patients can resume normal abdominal exercises at 6 months. At 4 months, one must listen to their body following exercise. A good rule of thumb is, if there is marked soreness following an exercise, decrease this activity. Cross fit is a very intense exercise and my recommendation would be to not do sit ups. Please followup with your doctor for any specific concerns.
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Answer: Sit ups after tummy tuck? The best resource for your question is your own surgeon, he or she knows you the best. For my patients, I allow heavy lifting type of physical activity within 6 weeks after surgery and cross fit certainly falls within this strenuous activity/heavy lifting category. When resuming this type of exercise I always recommend performing the regimen alone and not in a group environment. This eliminates the competitive atmosphere and allows you to work back into your regimen more gradually which should reduce soreness. When you are close to being never your previous physical condition then group cross fit environments should be fine. Be patient and listen to your body.
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Answer: Sit ups after tummy tuck? The best resource for your question is your own surgeon, he or she knows you the best. For my patients, I allow heavy lifting type of physical activity within 6 weeks after surgery and cross fit certainly falls within this strenuous activity/heavy lifting category. When resuming this type of exercise I always recommend performing the regimen alone and not in a group environment. This eliminates the competitive atmosphere and allows you to work back into your regimen more gradually which should reduce soreness. When you are close to being never your previous physical condition then group cross fit environments should be fine. Be patient and listen to your body.
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