Tummy tuck post op activity

Seek recommendations from your plastic surgeon regarding postoperative activity restrictions

Because you are undergoing a tummy tuck and will be under the care of a plastic surgeon (hopefully), you NEED to find out exactly what his/her protocol and recommendations are with regard to your postoperative allowable activities and limitations. If you follow the advice of someone else not involved in your care and experience a significant problem as a direct result, you may end up being responsible for more than the physical consequences. For interest and on average, you may need to wait around 6 – 8 weeks before being able to engage in your horse related activies without significantly jeopardizing your result. (Steven Turkeltaub, MD, Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon)

How long before I can go back to horse job after tummy tuck?

Tummy tuck surgery post op activity

My experience with horse riders is that it will be a full 6 weeks before it is comfortable and probably wise to return to getting on a horse. Mucking out stalls will be the same amount of time. That is a very physical job and the abdominal muscle repair takes about 6 weeks to get strong enough to withstand the kind of stress that you will be placing on it. (Jeffrey E. Kyllo, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)

4-6 weeks for major activity

After a full tummy tuck with muscle plication, I feel that 4-6 weeks is needed prior to heavy exertion whether working or exercising. Two weeks is probably too short for the level of activity you are describing. (Brian Klink, MD, Vacaville Plastic Surgeon)

When Can I Go Back to Horse Riding Job after Tummy Tuck ?

Tummy tuck post op activity horse riding

Its usually about 6 weeks before you can go back to full activities. If your muscles are not plicated I would say 4 weeks. At 6 weeks your abdominal muscles strength is only about 40-50% of final strength, but this is enough for most rigorous activities. If you have any concerns continue to wear your abdominal binder during your first week back. (Christian Prada, MD, FACS, Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon)

Major Tummy Tuck, and ADL’s

First, there is no such thing as a major or minor tummy tuck- all are major. Usually, 6 weeks is needed for scar tissue to strengthen enough for you to do what you want. This implies normal healing. Ultimately, the 6 weeks is an average, and your case may vary. Only your doctor can clear you after surgery. (Scott E. Kasden, MD, Dallas Plastic Surgeon)

Strenuous activity after tummy tuck

Ask your surgeon what his/her specific instructions are. I would suggest 6 weeks at the minimum and you still may not be 100% at that point. You wouldn’t want to push yourself too soon and risk having a problem. Ease into it when you do go back. Best of Luck. (J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS, Nashville Plastic Surgeon)