When is to soon??

When is it to soon to start stretching and taking morning walks around the block? I walked yesterday and today and dont really have a problem. My swelling as been mainly at night when my days ends. Both drains are out and Im feeling like myself again! This journey has been a true blessing and Im more and more thankful everyday. All advice is appreciated...Thanks

K.Free

Walking is great!  My doctor wanted me walking immediately, although not strenuously.  I walk every morning with my neighbor and I started picking up the pace at about a month out. 

Listen to your body!  I still have some discomfort / weird feelings with some exercises because my body is tighter in certain areas.  But I agree - it's a huge blessing!!! 

All the best to you! 

what type surgery did you have and when did you have it?  just wondering how long it will take for me to be able to walk....as in 2-3 miles.....

thanks bunches!

I had a panniculectomy and I'm 14 days out. Nothing like a full tummy tuck...so be careful if it's much more of a procedure. Hope the info helps.

Wow!!!!!  You doctor authorized you to walk already that is great!    My doctor told me no exercise for 5 weeks and then start out slow until I build myself back up.  Then when I got to 5 weeks I had some seepage on the side from a busted stitch.  So, he said no exercise for another 4 weeks. 

It's been 8 weeks and I have an appointment on 8/30.  If he doesn't release me for exercise then, he is short because I feel horrible not exercising.  Take care of yourself and enjoy your walks.

Lia d

I had hernia repair and my panni done 13 days ago and my doctor got me up 16 hrs after surgery and stood outside my door and made me do 5 laps around the hospital wing. Day 4 I was told to walk 15 minutes the minimum of 4 times daily. So as long as I don't feel funny I do just that. Ifeel almost 100%. Jst itchy in this binder.

I had fleur de lis abdominoplasty with major resculpting & brachioplasty 11 weeks ago (and complication of tissue necrosis with large open wound - now closed.)  I'm sure the complication makes a difference - but I went for a 20 minute walk last week and was miserable with tight, achy belly for 3 days.

I still can't lift over 15# or take long walks.  I just keep adding a little more into my day to gain back strength and endurance.

Wel u had complications so that is different. I had a slight infection in my wound so there is a little hole that will have to close on its own. Other than that I make sure to rub my legs if I am not active because it was pouring here for days. Take it little by little. At first I can only do 1 lap around the hospital wing, and my PS sat in a chair and watched and told me I would regret it if I didn't push myself, as long as it wasn't painful not because I was tired. He stressed if it was too painful to stop and lay down. 

I hope it gets better. I am now 13 days out and I walk the dogs for 25 minutes 3 times a day. I don't hold the leashes, I am forced to either take the kids to hold the dogs or leave the dogs loose.

I restarted my 2 mile walks at week 4.  The doctor said I shouldn't run until about 8 weeks.  He said I shouldn't lift weights until 7 weeks.  I had the fleur de lis (full TT), lipo, breast lift and implants.  Things get tight for me late in the afternoon/evening too. I walked today 2 miles with my kids and dog and I found this week was much better.