New to this board with a question or two...

I have my ps consult scheduled next month. I would like to have a lbl with breast augmentation and lift. I have a desk job, but I'm very into aerobic exercise and weight training.

Question 1: How much time off of work does this normally require?

Question 2: How much time off of exercise does this normally require?

Thank you so much for your help!

ETA- My consult will be with Dr. Lomonaco and I'm thrilled about that- even though he's 4 hours away. Can't wait!

Congrats on your consult! I have a desk job and will have a little over three weeks off- most people are comparable.

I had three consults and all answers are the same on the exercise, unfortunately...a full six weeks. The only thing you can do before then is walk.

My Dr. said 4-6 weeks off work depending. I was back to work after 4 weeks. Exercise for both my surgeries was 6 weeks. Finally going back to the gym this week after round 2, couldn't wait.

For my anchor cut TT I took two weeks and 2 days, but going back this week I have had to leave by 3 each day because sitting, while it doesn't sound hard, feels a lot worse after 6 hours of it.  I find I'm just generally tired and starting to swell to the point of hurting by that time.  So, if you can I'd take the 3 weeks.

My doc is so funny about exercise questions.  I keep asking him when I can get on the treadmill and walk at an incline and he just smiles and says "not yet".  

Thank you all so much for your replies. It really helps me get an idea of what to expect and maybe even start a lttle advance planning. Can't wait!

I also have my first ps consult coming up on the 15th. I'm consulting with Dr Krieger. He sent me a book that he co-authored on bariatric plastic surgery that gives a synopsis on those types of questions for each procedure. One of the other co-authors happens to be Dr Lomonaco. The LBL synopsis says that the activity restrictions are "no strenuous activity or heavy lifting for 6 weeks" and returning to work may take up to 6 weeks. I suspect you could return sooner than that with a desk job.

If you can get your hands on their book, I would highly recommend it.

Thank- you! What is the name of it?

Bariatric Plastic Surgery: A guide to cosmetic surgery after weight loss