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Golf 4 Weeks After Tummy Tuck, Lipo, and Breast Reduction with Lift?

brittni2010Jun 1, 2010
How long do I need to wait to play golf after full tt, lipo, breast reduction and lift? I am two weeks out and I feel great. I am looking at playing in a golf tournament around my 4 week post op..what do you think?? Is this safe or should I not risk it?

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