circumferential and brachiioplasty questions

rkrs6673
on 6/8/12 7:31 pm
Hello All.. I am having a circumferential and brachioplasty on June 27.  How long was it before you all resumed normal intercourse?  Also for anyone who has had this procedure how long was your recovery and how much time did you all take off work?
          
sonnieN
on 6/10/12 11:22 am - grand rapids, MI
I was off work for 4 weeks. Can't really say about the intercourse since I wasn't w/ anyone at the time. First time after surgery was about 8-9 weeks out.  I'm guessing probably 4-6 weeks depending on how you heal. Dr. usually recommends 6 weeks before streneous workouts.
rkrs6673
on 6/10/12 11:32 am
Thanks so much :)  I'm getting nervous and excited at the same time.  Were you working out prior to surgery?  if so was it hard for you to get back into a routine once allowed by doctor
          
sonnieN
on 6/10/12 12:45 pm - grand rapids, MI
Yeah, I was working out pretty hard prior to surgery. My Dr. wanted me walking immediately after surgery. At 3 weeks out I was allowed to go back to the gym and walk on the treadmill. He cleared me at 6 weeks but i didn't go bac****il 7 since I had my last drain until 6 weeks. Got right back into it w/ the exception of crunches. Those gave me a hard time for a few weeks longer. I wanted to get back as soon as possible since I had the next round 3 months after the first so wanted to get back to exercising before I was off for another 6 weeks.
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