Exercise After Tummy Tuck
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Exercise Immediately After Tummy Tuck Surgery
The following is general information with regard to exercising after tummy tuck surgery. Always consult with and follow your surgeons instructions prior to exercising after a tummy tuck.
First exercise you do after tummy tuck surgery is walking. Exercise immediately after you have your tummy tuck surgery by walking. That's what they made me do. They made me walk to the bathroom (escorted under one arm by my surgeon and the other by his nurse). This provided the dual benefit of letting me get rid of fluids that they pumped into me during my tummy tuck surgery as well as giving my initial exercise to help avoid blood clots or deep venous thrombosis (DVT) . Following that I walked with assistance to my car, through my house and to my bed where I slept through the night. I did more walking the next day.
Tummy Tuck Exercises
FIRST WEEK
- Walking is great.
- Avoid activities which include bending, twisting or stooping.
AFTER 2 WEEKS
- Driving a car.
- Resume daily non-strenuous activities.
- Begin some form of low impact aerobic exercise.
- Brisk walking.
AFTER 3-4 WEEKS
- Begin exercising upper bodies.
- Low impact cardio workouts is good.
AFTER 6 WEEKS
- Most tummy tuck patients can begin to use their use their stomach during
exercises.
- Resume most normal exercise routines.
- Light resistance training.
AFTER 2 MONTHS
- Resistance training.
Benefits of Exercises After Tummy Tuck
- Lessen the risk of blood clots.
- Will give you a positive mental attitude.
- Helps maintain a flat stomach.
- Decreases swelling.
- Helps you to recover faster.
Danger of Overdoing Exercises After A Tummy Tuck
- Too much aggressive exercise after tummy tuck increases the risk of fluid collections.
- Increases the chance of "popping" suture causing pain or complications.
- Increases the chance of tearing incisions.
Tummy Tuck Exercises
Always wear a tight abdominal garment when exercising after a tummy tuck. It provides support and helps hold everything in place. It also serves as a reminder not to pull or stretch the incision area.
Tummy Tuck Exercise Guidelines
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Tummy Tuck Exercise #1 - Walking
Start with 10 minutes a day (minimum). Walks as much as you are comfortably able to.
Tummy Tuck Exercise #2 - Stretching
As soon as you are able start stretching. Avoid stretching your abdominal muscles and midsection. Concentrate on you legs, arms, and upper body.
Tummy Tuck Exercise #3 - Finger & Hand Strengthening
Work on strengthening your hand and finger by squeezing on a ball of one of those hand strengthening springs.
Tummy Tuck Exercise #4 - Arm, Neck & Shoulder Exercises
Do 15 minutes of arm twirls. Resistance push against a wall. Do repetitive neck twists.
Tummy Tuck Exercise #5 - Lifting Weights; Weight Lifting
Arm curls and resistance training with light weights should be OK as long as the midsection area of your body is not effected by the exercise. Be sure your abdominal muscles are not affected by these exercises.
Tummy Tuck Exercise #5 - Daily Household Chores
Sweeping, washing dishes, feeding the dog, etc.. When you feel up to it you should be able to resume daily chores as long as you wear the abdominal garment and take great care not to pull on or in any way impact the abdominal or incision area.
Tummy Tuck Exercise #6 - Normal Exercise Routine
Resumption of normal exercise after tummy tuck should only be resumed after you are fully healed AND cleared by your surgeon.
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