While I feel completely physically capable of it, I find myself afraid to move freely or exercise too vigorously. (ie zumba) I'm afraid I will ruin my internal stitches and my wonderfully flat stomach and lifted breasts and end up dumpish looking again. Is this irrational? Is it possible? I've had an ideal recovery with zero complications.
Answer: Exercise at 6 weeks post-op from mommy makeover? Thanks for your question. I advise that you abide by your surgeon's guidelines for exercising, however, at 6 weeks post-op, I consider my patients to be restriction-free. At this point, you cannot damage any internal stitching. It is not surprising that you feel tight (that's a good thing!), and you will need to ease slowly back into your old routine. The adage "if it hurts, stop" should be your guide.Happy recovery!
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Answer: Exercise at 6 weeks post-op from mommy makeover? Thanks for your question. I advise that you abide by your surgeon's guidelines for exercising, however, at 6 weeks post-op, I consider my patients to be restriction-free. At this point, you cannot damage any internal stitching. It is not surprising that you feel tight (that's a good thing!), and you will need to ease slowly back into your old routine. The adage "if it hurts, stop" should be your guide.Happy recovery!
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January 31, 2018
Answer: Resuming physical activity after surgery Thanks for your inquiry, assuming your plastic surgeon has given you clearance to proceed, I suggest you gradually add activity over a few weeks instead of trying to return to your pre-surgery work out habits, good luck.
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January 31, 2018
Answer: Resuming physical activity after surgery Thanks for your inquiry, assuming your plastic surgeon has given you clearance to proceed, I suggest you gradually add activity over a few weeks instead of trying to return to your pre-surgery work out habits, good luck.
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December 20, 2017
Answer: Exercise at 6 weeks post-op from tummy tuck and breast lift? Congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. Always best to run these types of questions by your plastic surgeon, who knows exactly what was done, how you are progressing, what type of exercise you wish to return to, and is ultimately responsible for your care.
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December 20, 2017
Answer: Exercise at 6 weeks post-op from tummy tuck and breast lift? Congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. Always best to run these types of questions by your plastic surgeon, who knows exactly what was done, how you are progressing, what type of exercise you wish to return to, and is ultimately responsible for your care.
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December 20, 2017
Answer: Exercise after tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Although you are feeling physically capable, you should ask your plastic surgeon for clearance before you return to vigorous activity. They may want you to wait a few more weeks, and you should start with light exercise and work your way up to more strenuous exercise.
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December 20, 2017
Answer: Exercise after tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Although you are feeling physically capable, you should ask your plastic surgeon for clearance before you return to vigorous activity. They may want you to wait a few more weeks, and you should start with light exercise and work your way up to more strenuous exercise.
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December 20, 2017
Answer: Returning to exercise Your surgeon will let you know when you are cleared to return to vigorous exercise. It's recommended that you begin slowly and work back up to your previous activity level. You can still hurt yourself if you are too aggressive. Discuss the situation with your surgeon who is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.
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December 20, 2017
Answer: Returning to exercise Your surgeon will let you know when you are cleared to return to vigorous exercise. It's recommended that you begin slowly and work back up to your previous activity level. You can still hurt yourself if you are too aggressive. Discuss the situation with your surgeon who is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.
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