Hi, I am scheduled to have a male tummy tuck within the next 30 days. However, I am an avid golfer and have a non-refundable golf trip planned and paid for approximately 6 weeks after the surgery. Is this enough recovery time to play several rounds of golf without the risk of injuring anything?
April 19, 2018
Answer: Activity at 6 weeks Yes. Most procedures require a recovery of 6 weeks prior to engaging in any activity that could be considered strenuous. Always be sure to discuss with your surgeon, at your post operative appointments, to make sure you are healing well, with no complications that would prolong activity.
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April 19, 2018
Answer: Activity at 6 weeks Yes. Most procedures require a recovery of 6 weeks prior to engaging in any activity that could be considered strenuous. Always be sure to discuss with your surgeon, at your post operative appointments, to make sure you are healing well, with no complications that would prolong activity.
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April 9, 2018
Answer: Exercise Following a Tummy Tuck Although patients are encouraged to get up and moving and not remain in bed following surgery, they are advised to abstain from heavy lifting and vigorous exercise for approximately 6 weeks following a tummy tuck. During this time patients wear a special surgical compression garment for additional support. Patients returning to an exercise regiment should start off slowing and gradually work their way back up to what they were accustomed to prior to surgery. Activities requiring a lot of work from the abdominal or core muscles take a little longer to adjust to and patients should take care not to over work that area and risk injury. A full round of golf might be a little too strenuous of activity 6 weeks after surgery. Speak to your surgeon regarding what activities you should avoid.
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April 9, 2018
Answer: Exercise Following a Tummy Tuck Although patients are encouraged to get up and moving and not remain in bed following surgery, they are advised to abstain from heavy lifting and vigorous exercise for approximately 6 weeks following a tummy tuck. During this time patients wear a special surgical compression garment for additional support. Patients returning to an exercise regiment should start off slowing and gradually work their way back up to what they were accustomed to prior to surgery. Activities requiring a lot of work from the abdominal or core muscles take a little longer to adjust to and patients should take care not to over work that area and risk injury. A full round of golf might be a little too strenuous of activity 6 weeks after surgery. Speak to your surgeon regarding what activities you should avoid.
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