How soon can I do light cardio after Tummy Tuck if I feel like I'm healing quickly? (photos)

Hi courtneydow, and congratulations on your
recent tummy tuck! I'm glad to hear you're feeling well. Your pictures look
great. By this point, you should be able to safely take short walks around your
neighborhood or a park. Vigorous exercise raises your blood pressure and pulse,
potentially exacerbating swelling and interfering with healing, so be sure to
keep any activity light and easy. You should still be avoiding heavy lifting
and any activities that require you to bend over. If you have any concerns
about which activities are safe after your surgery, don't hesitate to call your
surgeon. He or she is much more familiar with your individual case and can clear
you for certain activities.

Congratulations on your new look!Give your body time to heal!Though most surgeons encourage than patient to move around from the same day, it is better to stick to activities of daily life for a 3-4 weeks before you start pushing yourself. I typically Mobilise my patient on the same day, start walking & doing cardio by the end of- month.!

Congratulations on undergoing your tummy tuck! At 2 weeks, I tell my patients they should be able to engage in normal, routine activities like walking outside or light housework. I advise my patients not to engage in any heavy lifting or any cardio/core exercises for a good 6 weeks. Remember that the more active you are, the more you will swell. Make sure you continue wearing your compression garment. Also, best to check with your operating surgeon since every surgeon's post op protocol is slightly different with re: to activity level. Best wishes for a great result!

Congratulations on having undergone the tummy talk procedure; based on photographs, I think that your plastic surgeon has done a very nice job for you. It is commendable that you wish to return to exercise as soon as possible after surgery. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to determining the return to specific activities after the specific procedures performed.  Remember, that he/she is ultimately responsible for your care. Having said that, I ask my tummy tuck patients to start walking ASAP after surgery but refrain from any heavy-lifting or strenuous exercise for 6-8 weeks to prevent complications/swelling and ensure proper healing. It may be 4-6 months before you reach your full energy and strength levels. Best to “go slow” and listen to your body as you gradually increase or activity level. Best wishes.

This is definitely a question I would ask your plastic surgeon as everyone has different post-op instructions. How you heal in the first several weeks can also impact the decisions. Good luck, Dean Vistnes.

After this type of procedure I recommend that my patients wait 3 weeks to start doing any sort of exercising that elevates there heart rate or any lifting over 20 lbs. After 3 weeks it is ok to start elevating their heart rate by doing light exercising, and slowly ease into lifting, pulling or pushing over 20lbs. If you are wanting to start walking that is fine at this point as long as it is not too fast of a pace. Initially you will have swelling regardless of how long you wait to resume activity. it is important to drink plenty of water to help minimize swelling.