A few questions post op. Gym, holidays etc

Hi ladies! Im just wondering about these few things if anyone could please help?:)

1. When can i go back to the gym, for running etc?
2. I am 3wpo can i do leg and ab exercises yet? Just very carefully?
3. Am i okay to fly and go in a pool 6wpo?
4. Also do our boobs start looking good at 6 week?
5. When can i sleep on my back, front and side? Struggling to get enough sleep still as i just want to sleep on my front or at least my side 🙁

Thanks in advance xxxx

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Also… when do i start massaging with bio oil?
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Hello Ladies,

This is just a friendly reminder.

You may start to attend the gym around 6 weeks post-operative after your nurse review. This includes heavy lifting (such as children). It is strongly advised that you start as a beginner again and with caution so not to cause adverse effects. If you feel unusual or uncomfortable please stop and discuss this with your surgeon. You are not able to swim for at least 6 weeks after surgery or until your wounds are healed as this could cause an infection.

It is strongly advised that you do not use perfumed products, make-up or oils on your incisions until fully healed and even after this to approach with caution.

It is advised that you are able to fly short haul 4 weeks following the procedure and you can fly long haul 6 weeks post-operative.

It is also advisable to sleep at a 45 degree angle for 2 weeks minimum (if possible) as it helps to reduce swelling and helps with symmetry. Often lying flat can cause shortness of breath. It is not advisable to lie on your side for 4-6 weeks.

If you have any concerns please contact your Clinic.

Love MYA Mod xx

I have no idea why MYA deleted my comment on this ???? I use bio oil on the sides and tops, not on the insicions! My body naturally goes to the side when I’m asleep so I’ve been using a pillow to support me so I’m not completely over as it’s too painful on my back x

Thats weird isnt it haha! Yeah i thought so thats good i wouldnt do it on my insicions yet and yeah same i try doing that but i just want iv ended up moving them in the night haha x

I use Palmers cocoa butter on my breasts, but not incisions – started doing this since week 4. Then I have been using Kelo-Cote which I got from Amazon on my incisions since week 2 (my surgeon told me I could). It is brilliant!! My scars started getting bumpy and red and they are now flatter and fainter! I have been back at the gym since 5 weeks post op after the surgeon said I could as my incisions had healed well. I stuck to leg and abs, and I am just this week starting chest, back, shoulders etc… as I am at week 6. I was told I was allowed to sleep normal again from week 2, or as soon as I felt comfortable enough to do so. I wear an M&S sports bra on a night, its very tight, but when I sleep on my side my boobs don’t move at all haha! Hope this helps a bit… Also, I had uplift and implants, so my incisions will have been much larger than yours I’m guessing! You will know your own body, I tried to go back to the gym at week 4 and I could feel the stretch and pain in my boobs so I didn’t go back again till week 5. I haven’t been running though, mainly weights and hiit sessions xx

Oh thank you this is helpful! So im three weeks now do you think that just doing like body weigh squats and lunges would be fine with a few leg raises and just some walking?
I cant stand not doing anything its driving me mad haha need to do a little something xx

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