2 weeks post op, when can I ride my horses again?!

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Hello and good afternoon everyone. Tomorrow I am 2 weeks post breast augmentation! Yay! I was a 32A, went with 371 moderate plus silicone implants under the muscle, and through the nipple.. As of now I have been off pain meds for a week and a half, swelling is down, I can drive just fine, and I am no longer in pain. I carefully feed the horses already, but when am I able to resume light riding(no competitions). Thank you so much in advance. I look forward to your responses!

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

I generally advise my patients to avoid all exercise for 3 weeks, and then to avoid any upper body muscle work for an additional 3 weeks.  If you can ride without straining on the reins, then I think 3 weeks is sufficient.  If, however, you expect there to be sudden pulling etc, I would advise to wait until 6 weeks.  Its best, however, to ask your surgeon as every one of us has slightly different protocols.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Typically I tell patients no excercise of 6 weeks. therefor nothing that will potentially move or injure the breast implants until they have settled. Every plastic surgeon has his or her own way of doing things post op. Your best bet is to speak with your plastic surgeon regarding this.

Bryson G. Richards, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your recent breast augmentation.You sound like a very energetic, outgoing, adventurous person. People like you struggle with sitting and chilling for more than 2 weeks. :)  Really, my recommendation would be to take it easy for a month. I tell patients that they cannot do bench press or aggressive exercise for a month, even though they feel up to it. If the horse bucks or requires you to do some aggressive movements, you may disrupt the surgical repair.Nonetheless, I defer to your surgeon's recommendation.- Dr. Bryson G. Richards, MD

Jeffrey Umansky, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question.   The two big risks with strenuous activity  are bleeding and implant malposition. It would be best to discuss your activity with your surgeon as they know best how you are healing. Good luck!

James E. Murphy, MD, FACS · Answer

With a good support bra you should be able to resume some riding. However I would consult your surgeon on what his or her desire is for you.  At two weeks you are not at all healed so you need to be mindful of what type of high impact exercise you are doing. Best wishes to you.

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