Running a Marathon After Tummy Tuck?

Recovery
varies from patient to patient following abdominoplasty surgery.We generally recommend that patients avoid
strenuous activity including running for at least 6 to 8 weeks following
surgery.Running
in the immediate post-operative period has the potential to cause wound
breakdown.The constant jolting of the
incision which occurs with running can lead to a variety of complications.It’s
therefore important to go slow at first, and gradually resume your normal
exercise program.This process may take
several months.Make sure you listen to
your body.If you’re not ready for a
specific activity your body will let you know.

Three weeks is probably not enough time to recover properly enough, particularly for a marathon. I usually recommend waiting for at least 6 weeks until beginning strenuous physical exercise.

Our office will guide you through the process.  At each visit, we will tell you your limits.  We usually don't have tummy tuck patients run until about 6 weeks after surgery.  We will have you walking, doing the recumbent bike etc to get your heart rate up and then work up to running.