I won't be able to train for 4-6 wks!

Heather Z · Post by **Heather Z** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 5:32 am

I put this under the women's section in hopes someone has gone through this before....... I have to have implants replaced in a couple of weeks and I can do no workouts at all for 3-4 weeks, then only cardio, and 6 weeks before weights.
I'm freaking out!
I can't remember how this affected me 11 + years ago and just how long
it took me to get back to the level of fitness I am at now.
Something in mind says it was more like 6 mo. to a year before I could really do dips and pullups, two of favorite exercises.
I plan to be very conscious of what I eat during healing, but I'd appreciate any other suggestions.
Thanks in advance!

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:32 am

can't you do any legs, glutes, isolation arm work etc??

Heather Z · Post by **Heather Z** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:11 am

swanso5 wrote:can't you do any legs, glutes, isolation arm work etc??

instructions say "do not resume strenuous exercise for 4 to 6 weeks. Dr. ______ will give you clearance to increase your activities according to the progress of your recovery."

Then they give advice about earing protein to help the fill full, etc... but I have a handle on the eating aspect of healing for the most part.
It's going to be a long 4+ weeks.........

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:10 pm

strenuous exercise doesn't mean no exercise...i think you should still be able to a ot of exercises although a lower intensity to at least maintain where you are now...the first week may be iffy depending on pain and how movement "pulls" on the boobs (stiching uderneath?)

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:32 pm

At the very least walk.

You're not going to get pain doing 5-6 mph for 30 minutes, 4-5 days a week, I'm 99% sure of that, it's just probably going to affect your weight training ability, heavy duty Cardio, and high impact circuit type moves, like Burpees, Spotty Dogs, Jacks etc etc.

However if you don't do something at least like I suggested to boost Metabolic activity, you'll just get more potential Fat storage to work off when you're cleared to do something more impacting.

Heather Z · Post by **Heather Z** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 6:13 am

Thanks for all the suggestions..........as soon as the dr. gives me the clearance I will be walking for sure! I could not possibly be completely sedentary for that many weeks!

Boopster · Post by **Boopster** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:26 pm

NO lifting, pulling, even running a vacuum for 6 weeks!!!! Please heed the doctors advice. Walking is the only thing you should do for the next 6 weeks, and of that causes any discomfort...stop immediately. As a certified mamm tech, I have had numerous patients begin there workouts earlier than advised and it caused many problems. Your body needs time to heal and depending on placement of the implant (sub muscular or sub glandular) makes a difference also. You will do damage to the surgical site if you start any lifting, pulling weights earlier than that. 6 weeks with no weights is no big deal. And like wndwgrl posted, you'll be back to your original routine long before 6 months. Be patient, be smart, and train smart. I had them done and I was running at 10 weeks with a good supportive running bra.

Joesportstalk · Post by **Joesportstalk** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:22 am

Boopster wrote:NO lifting, pulling, even running a vacuum for 6 weeks!!!! Please heed the doctors advice. Walking is the only thing you should do for the next 6 weeks, and of that causes any discomfort...stop immediately. As a certified mamm tech, I have had numerous patients begin there workouts earlier than advised and it caused many problems. Your body needs time to heal and depending on placement of the implant (sub muscular or sub glandular) makes a difference also. You will do damage to the surgical site if you start any lifting, pulling weights earlier than that. 6 weeks with no weights is no big deal. And like wndwgrl posted, you'll be back to your original routine long before 6 months. Be patient, be smart, and train smart. I had them done and I was running at 10 weeks with a good supportive running bra.

Boopster, what about in a pool? would it be a better place since the weight is gone and the impact is less? Maybe walk in the pool?
This is a good question as living in Las Vegas a lot of Breast Augmented women have questions about their training.

Boopster · Post by **Boopster** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:50 am

Pool walking would be fine. I would definately steer away from the actual motion of swimming laps as this may pull the incision area potentionally leading to pulling the stitch site. Implants can be introduced into the body through several different areas such as under the breast (inframammary fold, through the armpit, around the aerola, or through a TUBA method which requires pushing the implants through the abdominal wall via the button. Surgery is surgery. She should just take it easy and not worry about the weights. The end result of starting too soon may result in irresversible damage and cause years of discomfort and pain. Also before entering a pool, make sure the area incision is completely healed and not open. You don't want bacteria entering the surgical site risking infection.

Boopster · Post by **Boopster** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:06 pm

katiesuarez wrote:I'm sure she is fine by now, as it has been over a year. It's still good to know for anyone considering this type of surgery in the future.

Boopster, implants via the button sound awful! How does that work?

Katie....you smart cookie you....I never even looked at that original post date! Thanks for the FYI

I have a good friend who had hers done the TUBA method. The recovery time is much longer as the surgeon actually makes an incision through the button and literally makes a tunnel or path under the skin seperating the muscle and fasia from that point to the breast tissue. The unfilled implant is put in via the tunnel placed under the muscle and then filled with saline to the cup size the patient has decided on. Upside, there are no scars other than the small one by the button. Downside, much longer for abdomnal wall to heal after making that tunnel. I agree..OUCH!