Should I Do Situps Before my Abdominoplasty?

It's always great to be in the best possible shape going into surgery. Congratulations on the weight loss and definitely keep exercising prior to your procedure. You will need to abstain from sit-ups and crunches for at least 6-8 weeks postop so plan now for a low-impact exercise program including walking, lower and upper body exercises when your doctor clears you to begin physical activity.

Hi,

  I think any exercise before and eventually after the tummy tuck procedure is a good idea.

   There is no evidence whatsoever that it would be negative to your procedure.

   You have so many good things going for you not the least of which is your age and the motivation that you obviously have to improve your body contours.

    Do your exercises, look forward to a great body contouring procedure that will do so much to boost your confidence in the future.

 

             Steven M. Lynch, M.D.  Albany, New York 

Continuing your fitness routine will help maintain the habits you developed that helped you lose all that weight. I would continue up to the time of surgery, and then resume according to the schedule your surgeon will provide. 

Even in the unlikely event that crunches "could worsen the situation" your surgeon will be addressing that part of the problem and it will not make the surgery more difficult or less effective. j

Thanks for your question, best wishes.