9 Weeks After a Tummy Tuck & Breast Reduction - Can I Go to Disney World?

9 weeks is plenty for a tummy tuck and reduction surgery.  Once in Disneyland you'll be ambulatory and quite functional in terms of sitting in rides and the such.  Remember that you've had the surgery recently because you don't want to push things too hard.  If something feels wrong, you should slow it down and progressively return.  The key word is progressive.

Yes, given an uncomplicated recovery, you should be in reasonable shape to come here to Orlando and enjoy Walt Disney World at 9 weeks post-op.  I'd stay off the roller coasters, though.

 

Best wishes,

If you have experienced uncomplicated wound healing it is quite likely that you coul travel to Disneyland at nine weeks. However, I would be concerned that you should stay away from some of the wide rides.

In a word...Yes you will be able to go to Disney World.

I tell my patients they can get back to cardiovascular fitness at 2 weeks after tummy tuck and breast reduction, at 4 weeks they can lift weights, everything but sit-ups and abdominal crunches.  At 6 weeks they can do full abdominal exercises.  I hope this helps and enjoy your trip!

Sincerely,

James F. Boynton, M.D., F.A.C.S.

If you have an uncomplicated recovery from tummy tuck and breast reduction you should be OK for travel and vigorous activity at 6 weeks after surgery. The 9 weeks you are allowing should give you enough time to recover and enjoy your trip.

A tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure to contour the abdomen, create a tight waist, and remove extra skin, fat, and stretch marks. After this procedure, patients should expect a significant recovery process. The recovery process can vary between patients depending on how quickly they heal, the level of swelling that they have, the components of the tummy tuck they received, and through the use of compression garments. In our typical patient, we inform them that they can return to the gym and full activity, little by little between six and eight weeks. Although it will most likely be possible for you to enjoy Disney World after nine weeks from the procedure, your best bet is to let your plastic surgeon know of your travel and activity plans and to see him before your trip to get the green light.

In general, I usually clear my patients to do most everything by about 6-8 weeks after surgery provided that they had no problems after surgey. Just check with your doctor.  Say Hello to Mickey for me!

Since most healing is achieved within 4 to 6 weeks, you should be OK to enjoy yourself at Disney World. You may have a few aches but it won't affect your results.

In general 9 weeks should be sufficient time to recover after these combined procedures to travel on vacation. Of course any unexpected complications might delay your recovery and impact your travel plans.

If you are of good health and surgical risk, I would expect you to be able to travel. Expect there to be some numbness over your abdominal wall and perhaps to the breast skin as well. To improve your chances, I would be very strict in following your surgeon's advice.