Wait Time After Running a Marathon to Have a Body Lift?

Usually I do not implement exercise restrictions pre-surgery. However, a marathon can be very taxing on the body and creates the possibility for injury. It is important that patients are as healthy as possible going into surgery to ensure the best possible recovery period and surgical results. Without meeting you in person, I would recommend that you wait 1-2 weeks after your marathon to move forward with a body lift procedure. During this in between period it is important that you are taking in adequate amounts of protein to help with the tissue repair from both the marathon and the upcoming surgery. As always, be sure to check with your surgeon and follow his or her instructions regarding surgical preparation.

Thank you for your question.

There is no set rule for this question.  Probably best to listen to your body and allow your body to recovery after the marathon prior to having surgery.

Best to run this question past your surgeon to get his/her advice.

Best wishes.

Great question! There are no rules on waiting time after running a marathon and having surgery.

Based on my own personal experiences of running marathons I would suggest that you wait 1 or preferably 2 weeks after the marathon before having elective surgery. It does take your body some time to recover from the effort and you may finish the marathon with some niggling injuries that you didn't have before.

Being fit enough to run a marathon suggests that you are in good health and that your body should cope well with the stress of major surgery. After all the time you have spent training for the marathon you may find that the post operative exercise restrictions are psychologically taxing, or alternatively you may welcome the enforced temporary rest.

Good luck with the marathon, don't go out too fast and don't try anything new on the day. Best of luck with your surgery, too!