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?
Answer: Sit ups after tummy tuck CrossFit is unique in that it is such a hardcore workout. It is possible you still have some inflammation at the stitches which are holding your muscles together. This should get less with time, but if you find that after a workout things are painful, then yes, maybe hold off on core exercises for a few more weeks to give your muscles a rest. Talk to your surgeon to get the best advice.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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Answer: Sit ups after tummy tuck CrossFit is unique in that it is such a hardcore workout. It is possible you still have some inflammation at the stitches which are holding your muscles together. This should get less with time, but if you find that after a workout things are painful, then yes, maybe hold off on core exercises for a few more weeks to give your muscles a rest. Talk to your surgeon to get the best advice.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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May 10, 2016
Answer: Sit ups after tummy tuck Thanks for your question. Most patients are cleared to resume strenuous activities 6 weeks after surgery. Since sit ups are concentrated in the abdominal area, I would recommend holding off on those. You need to express your concerns to your surgeon as he or she is familiar with your recovery.
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May 10, 2016
Answer: Sit ups after tummy tuck Thanks for your question. Most patients are cleared to resume strenuous activities 6 weeks after surgery. Since sit ups are concentrated in the abdominal area, I would recommend holding off on those. You need to express your concerns to your surgeon as he or she is familiar with your recovery.
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May 10, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck - Post Op Exercise? Thank you for your question. Most patients are cleared to exercise six weeks following a tummy tuck, so it unusual to still have symptoms 4 months after surgery. It is best to have an in-person examination with your plastic surgeon for recommendations regarding what you should and should not be doing. Good luck with your recovery.
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May 10, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck - Post Op Exercise? Thank you for your question. Most patients are cleared to exercise six weeks following a tummy tuck, so it unusual to still have symptoms 4 months after surgery. It is best to have an in-person examination with your plastic surgeon for recommendations regarding what you should and should not be doing. Good luck with your recovery.
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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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May 11, 2016
Answer: Sit ups after tummy tuck Jill,Congrats on having the procedure. It is common to have abdominal pain for months after a tummy tuck following an abdominal work out. I allow my patients to slowly resume work outs 4 weeks after surgery. You should follow up with your plastic surgeon but realize it might take several more months until your discomfort resolves.Best of luck and happy work outs.Dr. T
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May 11, 2016
Answer: Sit ups after tummy tuck Jill,Congrats on having the procedure. It is common to have abdominal pain for months after a tummy tuck following an abdominal work out. I allow my patients to slowly resume work outs 4 weeks after surgery. You should follow up with your plastic surgeon but realize it might take several more months until your discomfort resolves.Best of luck and happy work outs.Dr. T
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