Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Why is my Dr Telling Me to Wait 12 Weeks Post Op to Return to Crossfit when Everything I Find Online Says 4-6 Weeks?

crossfit mama
I was a very active person prior to my mommy makeover (breat lift, augmentation, tummy tuck & lipo on the tummy area), I did crossfit 4-5 times wk & tae kwon do. At 5 weeks post op my doctor said I can run but that is it. I am 8 wks post op & he says I still need to wait another month before returning to crossfit or any exercise. Everything I find online says that you can work back into your regular workout routine, even crossfit at 4-6 weeks. Why would there be such a difference in opinion?

Answers (12)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 143 Reviews
Answer
Marie E. Montag, MD profile photo
Dr. Marie E. Montag, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 83 Reviews
Answer
Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC profile photo
Dr. Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC
Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 153 Reviews
Answer
Richard J. Bruneteau, MD profile photo
Dr. Richard J. Bruneteau, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 317 Reviews
Answer
Jerome Edelstein, MD profile photo
Dr. Jerome Edelstein, MD
Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 235 Reviews
Answer
Rod J. Rohrich, MD profile photo
Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 284 Reviews
Answer
Stewart Wang, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Stewart Wang, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.4 | 47 Reviews
Answer
Dr. Michael A. Bogdan, MD, MBA, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More Mommy Makeover Questions

See all Mommy Makeover Q&A