Can I Workout the Day Before Surgery?

Yes. Since no work has actually been done yet, exercising
the day prior to your nose job should not interfere with your surgery. Still, I
would take it easy and consider having a relatively light workout so as to not
put strain on your body. It is important, however, that you refrain from
working out for 10-14 days after your
rhinoplasty procedure. This is to make sure that you are having a proper
recovery and are giving your body enough time to rest and heal after surgery.

I tell my patients to get a good workout the day before surgery

after all it's going to be a little while before they can workout again

there is also some suggestion among drs that this might decrease the risk of dvt

 

Workouts are fine before surgery; however, you do not want to do fatigue workouts or workout intensely in the area you are having surgery on so that is it sore before surgery.

You want to be well rested, hydrated and comfortable. Showing up tired, dehydrated and sore, will not help the experience. Tiredness decreases your body's endorphins (pain killers), dehydration leads to more post-operative nausea and in the worse case low blood pressure problems, and preoperative muscle pain means more post operative muscle pain.

The best thing to do is to ask you surgeon. Unlike me, they know what surgery you are having, and can ask more specific questions about your workout. Good luck.

I wouldn’t overdo anything the day before your surgery.  Certainly you want your body to be in optimal condition, but I would be cautious about day before exhaustion. 

 

Jonathan Ross Berman, M.D. , F.A.C.S.

 

Yes, you can work out the day before your nasal surgery.  I often recommend to my patients that have a regular workout program to workout as much as they can before the surgery because they will miss one or two weeks of exercise after the surgery.  

 

As long as you are hydrated you are able to work out before your surgery. I would replenish with Gatorade, at least 64 ounces, the night before, too. Enjoy the last day before your procedure and happy healing!