I Will Be 6 Weeks Post Op (FTT, Lipo of the Flanks, BA, BL) Next Week What Excercise Are Recommended? I use to go to the gym 5-6 times a week & would run 3-5 miles. Can I do squats, lunges, lift weights if so how much. I would love to run again.
November 26, 2018
Answer: Exercise After a Tummy Tuck This is something you should discuss with your surgeon who knows you best. For my patients, I recommend walking a little bit each day and increasing when comfortable. At 6 weeks my patients can resume their exercise routines but add slowly, do not over do it or you will see some swelling return. Good luck.
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November 26, 2018
Answer: Exercise After a Tummy Tuck This is something you should discuss with your surgeon who knows you best. For my patients, I recommend walking a little bit each day and increasing when comfortable. At 6 weeks my patients can resume their exercise routines but add slowly, do not over do it or you will see some swelling return. Good luck.
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April 26, 2016
Answer: Exercising After Tummy Tuck: When and How Much Normal activity may be resumed at 3-6 weeks post operation to tolerance and that would include elliptical and light cardio. After the operation, basic exercises are recommended, such as walking immediately and progressive activities beginning on the third week. At 6 weeks core exercises especially crunches (starting slowly and building each week to tolerance) is particularly helpful to show your results following a tummy tuck. You should start off easy and not jump right back into your old routine before the procedure. Swelling may indicate too much activity. Let your body and your Plastic Surgeon tell you what it can do. Specific time periods for resumption of daily activities, work, and exercise with be further discussed by your surgeon post op.
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April 26, 2016
Answer: Exercising After Tummy Tuck: When and How Much Normal activity may be resumed at 3-6 weeks post operation to tolerance and that would include elliptical and light cardio. After the operation, basic exercises are recommended, such as walking immediately and progressive activities beginning on the third week. At 6 weeks core exercises especially crunches (starting slowly and building each week to tolerance) is particularly helpful to show your results following a tummy tuck. You should start off easy and not jump right back into your old routine before the procedure. Swelling may indicate too much activity. Let your body and your Plastic Surgeon tell you what it can do. Specific time periods for resumption of daily activities, work, and exercise with be further discussed by your surgeon post op.
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