Hi! Had tummybtuck with abdominal tightening as well as breast implant revision and mastopexy , going from saline over the muscle to silicone under the muscle. I was told I can do light cardio post op. Of course I don't want to overdo it, but I am anxious to get back to an exercise routine. Would 20 minutes on the stair stepper be acceptable, providing I keep the settings low or would incline walking on treadmill be better?
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Stairmill That is a very good question. Unfortunately I don't think you'll like my answer. I recommend that you do not use the stair mill or any form of exercise post operative tummy tuck for at least 4-6 weeks. I understand it is hard to not work out, but it is even harder to not heal properly because of raising blood pressure and having bleeding issues. Please listen to your surgeon.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck and Stairmill That is a very good question. Unfortunately I don't think you'll like my answer. I recommend that you do not use the stair mill or any form of exercise post operative tummy tuck for at least 4-6 weeks. I understand it is hard to not work out, but it is even harder to not heal properly because of raising blood pressure and having bleeding issues. Please listen to your surgeon.
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April 17, 2017
Answer: Oh-- these are so hard to answer! Hello- the challenge with this type of question is that everyone has their own way of exercising-- so for example-- some times I do the elliptical for 20 minutes and do not even sweat! But then I go to a Yoga class and WORK IT -- so this takes a lot of YOU listening to your body and understanding that it is healing from a big ordeal.... a few days now off will probably yield dividends in the end.... I try not to give my patients exact lists of things they cannot do, but ask them to be a partner with me in the proper healing process! Good luck.
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April 17, 2017
Answer: Oh-- these are so hard to answer! Hello- the challenge with this type of question is that everyone has their own way of exercising-- so for example-- some times I do the elliptical for 20 minutes and do not even sweat! But then I go to a Yoga class and WORK IT -- so this takes a lot of YOU listening to your body and understanding that it is healing from a big ordeal.... a few days now off will probably yield dividends in the end.... I try not to give my patients exact lists of things they cannot do, but ask them to be a partner with me in the proper healing process! Good luck.
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