Exercise tummy tuck

Physical Fitness and Tummy Tuck

Patients that are physically fit tend to be at or near their ideal body weight and will recover quicker from most surgical procedures including tummy tuck.

It is important to ambulate as soon as possible after surgery and healthier patients accomplish this easier and quicker. (Richard Linderman, MD, Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon)

Exercise and tummy tuck

Patients who are motivated psychologically and in good physical shape generally recuperate very well after tummy tuck. The body still has to go through the same healing process, including swelling.

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Although you can’t exercise strenuously for 6-8 weeks postop, discuss with your plastic surgeon when you can begin to walk on a treadmill and engage in other activities. (Robert L. Kraft, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)

Physically fit and surgery

Clearly healthy patients in good shape tend to have less complications than poor condtioned or overweight patients. However, regardless of your health status you will need to let your body recover and heal. This is a physiologic function of time. I would recommend that you adhere to the restriction timetable of your surgeon rather than starting your activity level too soon after the procedure. (William Loutfy, MD, Albuquerque Plastic Surgeon)

Best physical shape, best recovery

Exercise tummy tuck surgery

This is true for all aspects of medicine and health, those in the best of shape have the best outcome and recovery. As a runner used to high energy activity, you should begin to plan and anticipate alternatives in your exercise program.

The diastasis repair will hold you back the longest, though a recumbent bike or swim may be an avenue to earlier exercise. (Peter E. Johnson, MD, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)

Good Shape prior to tummy tuck

People in good shape prior to any surgery have the following positives: Faster recovery, better pain tolerance, less issues getting back to work, less chronic pain. The fact that you have been working out is excellent Have a great surgical day! (Thomas T. Jeneby, MD, San Antonio Plastic Surgeon)

Being in Good Shape before Tummy Tuck

Although it is hard to prove, my personal experience (and that of other plastic surgeons) is that more athletic and physically fit patients tend to do better after these types of surgery. Be sure your nutrition & protein intake is good before surgery so that your healing is not impaired. (Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)