How long do I have to wait after a TT with MR to start speed skating again?

Thank you for your question regarding how long you have to wait after a tummy tuck with muscle repair do you have to wait to start speed skating. I can imagine the trauma involved with a speed skating fall. Due to the significant trauma and the potential for the incision to open, I suggest you wait at least 6 months. In my opinion, if you fall after a tummy tuck with muscle repair earlier than 6 months, there is potential for the incision to rip and tear. Therefore, be conservative and don’t ruin your results. Wait some time before you start speed skating. Thank you for your question about how long you must wait after a tummy tuck with muscle repair to start speed skating.

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Thank you for your question. Each Surgeon will have their own protocol on which they would wish their patients to follow post operative in regards to getting back to normal activities. I typically require my patients to wait 4-6 weeks before getting back to working out and heavy lifting. With that being said I would recommend speaking to your Surgeon and following their recommendation. Best of luck to you.

Hello and thank you for your question! You will find this answer will vary between surgeons. However, the textbook answer is that most scars have sufficient strength to return to more strenuous activities around 6 weeks after surgery. In my opinion, with your description of your planned activity, I would ease into very strenuous exercise/activities that have the chance to deal direct blows/pressure to the muscle repair site after the 6 week timepoint, gradually increasing the level of strain so that by 2-3 months post op you can plan on being back to doing those things fully without reservation. Good luck on your journey!