When do you assume it would be safe to golf after a full tummy tuck??

Question

I'm scheduled for a tummy tuck on Monday and I have a golf trip planned in late February. Can you advise when you think when it would be safe???

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

For a question like this, you really need to clarify with your operating surgeon as they will know the particulars of your surgery best.  However, in most cases, I tell my patients 6 weeks until they can stress their body with full exercise.  Good Luck.

William T. Stoeckel, MD · Answer

You should be able to swing a golf club safely about 6 weeks after your surgery. But it can often take 3-4 months before you feel completely "normal" with certain activities including sports and heavy exercise. I wouldn't be surprised if you still felt a bit "tight" on your golf trip. That might be really frustrating for you, or the surgery can serve as an excuse if you don't play as well as you are expecting.

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS · Answer

Activity after surgery is a question best reserved for your surgeon. There are specifics about your case that other surgeons may not know.  On average most tummy tuck patients need about 6-8 weeks before returning to strenuous activities. Best wishes.

Mennen T. Gallas, MD · Answer

This is a question best answered by your surgeon as he/she is aware of what was performed during surgery.  In general I would estimate that after approximately 6-8 weeks you could return to golfing.

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.Each patient recovers differently from one another, the truth is that total recovery from a tummy tuck can take from 4-12 weeks and in cases, even longer.  Your own body will tell you if you're ready, you will feel comfortable or uncomfortable when doing different activities. Always, always follow your Dr's post op instructions.Dr. Campos

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Usually six to eight weeks is needed before the strenuous activity of golf can be comfortably done. Given your time frame, it is a little optimistic but may be alright. However, you will find it to be much more difficult and tiring to play golf than ever before as it really takes months until one feels 100% after a tummy tuck.

Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD · Answer

It is quite safe to play a complete game of golf six weeks after a none complicated abdominoplasty. However after 3-4 weeks one can return to a golf course to practice gentle chipping/pitching and do unlimited potting. Any physical activities causing fatigue, tenderness or swelling calls for aborting sport activities immediately. Please do not push yourself to test your tolerance or measure your indurance.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

I recommend any activity that causes hard contractions of the abdominal muscles be postponed for at least 6 weeks after surgery. It is very unlikely you will cause any damage after that. But many patients would find it uncomfortable to take a full athletic golf swing for 8-12 weeks after a full muscle repair. If you are not having a muscle repair i3-4 weeks would be fine. But why take a risk on ruining such a fun vacation.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired) · Answer

Because of my practice location, in a resort area, a very large number of my tummy tuck patients are golfers.  We discourage returning to golf or similar activities for at least 2-3 weeks.  This allows the abdominal flap to adhere well and reduces the risks of late fluid

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

In general, I recommend limited physical activity for 6 weeks, depending on how the patient is healing, as everyone is different.  This should be discussed with your Plastic Surgeon, as he is responsible for your care.

When do you assume it would be safe to golf after a full tummy tuck??

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