While a healthy lifestyle is crucial to preserving your tummy tuck results, rushing to the gym right after surgery is not in your best interest. It’s important to slowly resume your post-surgery exercise routine, following your surgeon’s instructions. Not doing so may interfere with your results or jeopardize your health. Here are some helpful guidelines for staging your fitness comeback.
2 Weeks OutAt this point you can begin light activities such as walking. This is a wonderful way to get your body moving without straining your abdominal region. As an added bonus, staying mildly active after your tummy tuck can help reduce swelling more quickly and prevent blood clots.
After 1 MonthYou can resume weight-lifting if it was a part of your fitness routine prior to surgery.
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