Scheduled for a tummy tuck in dec. only 100 pounds. Diastasis recti, skin removal and possible umbilical hernia. How long before im playing tennis and should i wear a abdomen binder to protect abs while playing
October 22, 2015
Answer: 6 weeks Hi. I recommend walking straight away. No heavy exercise or lifting for 6 weeks. Light exercise at 4 weeks. Tennis would be 6-8 weeks. A formal binder will be uncomfortable. I would just use an elasticised stocking called tubigrip. Regards
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October 22, 2015
Answer: 6 weeks Hi. I recommend walking straight away. No heavy exercise or lifting for 6 weeks. Light exercise at 4 weeks. Tennis would be 6-8 weeks. A formal binder will be uncomfortable. I would just use an elasticised stocking called tubigrip. Regards
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October 22, 2015
Answer: Activity after Tummy Tuck Only your board - certified Plastic Surgeon should tell you when to go back to work and increase your activity as he or she monitors you postoperatively. Everyone's surgery and recovery is a little different. My tummy tuck patient's typically begin to do light cardio at 3-4 weeks, but walking is encouraged even the day of surgery. I would think that you may not be able to do tennis for about a month afterwards. The abdominal binder initially helps keep swelling and fluid down, but you may feel more secure wearing this during strenuous activity long after surgery.
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October 22, 2015
Answer: Activity after Tummy Tuck Only your board - certified Plastic Surgeon should tell you when to go back to work and increase your activity as he or she monitors you postoperatively. Everyone's surgery and recovery is a little different. My tummy tuck patient's typically begin to do light cardio at 3-4 weeks, but walking is encouraged even the day of surgery. I would think that you may not be able to do tennis for about a month afterwards. The abdominal binder initially helps keep swelling and fluid down, but you may feel more secure wearing this during strenuous activity long after surgery.
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