Post Op Tummy Tuck - When Can I Start Going on my Treadmill?

I generally advise my patients to increase their activity on the treadmill as MPH = # weeks of recovery. For example Week 1 = 1 MPH, Week 2 =2 MPH, Week 3 = 3 MPH, etc.

I am a bit concerned with the activity that you have been doing.  Sometimes we see people that were doing OK and then at 3 weeks start to have issues.  Walking at a leisurely pace usually at least couple of weeks out.  Every case is different.  Also different plastic surgeons use different techniques.  You may have high or low tension across the scar depending on the technique and your individual case.  You also had liposuction, an additional procedure.

I would ask your plastic surgeon directly as he knows you best, and knows exactly what he did.

It sounds as if you have been quite active early following your tummy tuck.  I personally would not have a problem with you walking on treadmill at this point in your recovery if it were done at a normal pace.  However, this is a question which is best asked of your plastic surgeon.