Recovery time?

by SusieQue 30th January 2011, 10:47 pm

Bit of advice please ladies...I havent had a consultation yet but after doing my research think I will probably go for unders....Thing is im a fitness Instructor....how long realistically will I need off work..this is the most worrying bit I think!

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by TeresaMaree 30th January 2011, 11:05 pm

Hmmm Im not sure either...I do alot of massage in my job and I have taken a month off but fitness is more demanding so perhaps 6 weeks? Im not sure? shrug

Im sure some one will come along whos more helpful

by jellytot1 30th January 2011, 11:11 pm

I went back to the gym and swimming (with permission from my PS), far earlier than most people on here, at 3 weeks post op - but I am still not really doing anything at the gym that involves arms - so I would think it would depend on what sort of classes you teach and how much you need to demonstate yourself. I would like to go back to core stability but the teacher also includes things like plank and side plank and press ups which I know I couldn't and wouldn't attempt yet.

by misf1 30th January 2011, 11:20 pm

If you do a lot of fitness it may be better for you to have overs due to possible muscle distortion. I would discuss the placement at consultations and see what the PS suggests would be best for you. I would have thought 6 weeks for full recovery

by SusieQue 31st January 2011, 8:17 am

Ok I will, thanks.... I did read that overs generally give quicker recovery, is this right? If so for both reasons sounds like I was going for the wrong option :-/

I'm a Zumba and salsa teacher so I get really involved and do 14 classes a week. 6 weeks off work = very expensive....eek!

by kittie 31st January 2011, 10:53 am

I would say 6 weeks recovery would be sensible. You might find you're more suitable for overs , it's best to wait until you go for consultations and see what is advised based on existing breast tissue, etc. I was quite fixed on having anatomical unders and ended up getting round overs.

by jellytot1 31st January 2011, 1:26 pm

If your PS says you haven't enough breast tissue to have overs then I wouldn't go against his advice just to have a shorter recovery time, as you may have complications like rippling or the top of the implant showing. My daughter does Zumba and says it is fantastic - but I have no co-ordination so stick to static type exercising!

by kerrymac1 31st January 2011, 1:59 pm

You'll definitely need at least 6 weeks off chick, you don't want to spend all that money and then have complications because you did too much too soon xxx

by SusieQue 31st January 2011, 5:05 pm

Thanks ladies, at least I know what to expect. Blimey... 6 weeks no work!

I will definately wait for my consultation and go with whatever the surgeon recommends for my body and lifestyle :-)

x

by ***Sally*** 31st January 2011, 7:51 pm

Yep I'd say six weeks too hun. I went back to the gym after about 2/3 weeks but only doing lower body stuff. Nothing at all that involved lifting weights, abs, chest or back. Also, no jumping or high impact aerobics. x

by sherri9871 31st January 2011, 8:59 pm

Hi SusieQue, I would say that as its not a full pelt aerobics jump up and down session then 4 weeks with probably two sports bras (level 4) would be ok. If you have a regular class then they will know the moves and you wont have to give much umph into it to motivate them.
What i would say is dont do any over head movements with your arms for at least 6 weeks though.
Ive been for a run today 6 weeks post op today and i thought sod it im going, really enjoyed it. Just listen to your body as well x

by SusieQue 1st February 2011, 7:44 am

Hi sherri,

Thanks for that... I think as long as I know worst case I can cover for that, there are so many jumps and over arm moves in Zumba it would be almost impossible to do without 'doing it' if u get me lol

I now just need to save a lot more than I thought to get me through the recovery time as well as the op :-/

by wend 1st February 2011, 10:09 am

Hi
I go to the gym 3 to 4 times a week and do pilates. Under advise i walked on the tread mill from 4 weeks back to pilates 6 weeks but i still cant run without my right one feeling really sore ( which tells me it`s not finished healing internally) at 10 weeks. Start slow read your body but i`ll be very surprised if you can totally fling your self around at 6 weeks?.

As the others have said quicker healing with overs and if your chest muscles are strong they can keep the implant to high if you have unders def speak to your PS about this. They will determine if you can have overs by grabbing the skin above your breasts.
Hope this is of help good luck x

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