Recovering from a muscle tightening tummy tuck?

Question

I had a muscle tightening tummy tuck 3 months ago. Although the pain is getting better, it still hurts to sneeze and stretch. I started exercising again 4 days ago using a rowing machine. I lasted 2 days, by the third day I had to stop as I had a pain in the top let part of the muscle. I'm wondering when I can expect to feel normal again in regards to pain and sensation in the tummy, if I started exercising too soon and could I have done some damage to the muscle from starting exercising? Thanks

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

I tell my patients to avoid dedicated core exercises for three months post-op.  When you restart you will need to begin gradually as these muscles have not been used in a long time.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

It is normal to have some good days followed by bad days once you resume exercise. i recommend starting back slowly and allowing yourself 1-2 months before getting back to where you were before surgery. Make sure your surgeon has given you the green light to proceed.

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