medium tummy tuck and exercise again??? - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

GymGuy22 · 10-08-2003, 05:03 PM

hey everyone,
i'm a guy who had a medium tummy tuck last friday. i had it b/c i lost 130lbs and hated the skin under my belly button and all thatcrap. anyway, the drains are still in...i get those out tomorrow and i'm pretty swollen. it was/am in more painful than i thought but i'm glad i had it done.
anyway, the way i lost the weight was through diet and exercise the old fashioned way and now i'm kinda addicted to cardio. i know i won't beable to do weights for a while but i was wondering how long i will have to wait before i can do light cardio again? not running but maybe the cross trainner or bike or stairstepper. i know it will probably be at least 2 weeks after the surgery...this friday will be one week.
so if anyone who has had this could tell me their experience with this i'd appreciate it?
also, 1 more thing.....how long before all of the swelling goes away altogether?
thanks for reading.

Sewfee · 10-12-2003, 10:50 AM

You probably should ask your doctor, he is the best peron to tell you what and when you can do. Congratulations on the weight loss.

tiggie · 10-16-2003, 05:58 AM

Hi
Swelling can last in degrees for up to 6 months. You've just been through major surgery and should really allow your body to heal.
Most PS advise to wait at least 6 weeks before hitting the gyms ( 8 weeks for ab work)...start with walking you don't want to undo any of the great work your PS has done.
Take care