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Vic

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Exercise after Surgery
« on: December 11, 2016, 05:44:10 AM »
How long after jaw surgery did everyone start working out again, going running or hitting the weights?

Milli_Meters

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Re: Exercise after Surgery
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2016, 12:08:29 PM »
It would vary depending on the surgery but in standard fare is generally 2- 4 weeks after the surgery one can commence gentle exercise and 6 - 8 weeks later more strenuous stuff. I guess its better to be conservative and avoid anything too hardcore for a while.

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Re: Exercise after Surgery
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2016, 12:24:32 PM »
How long after jaw surgery did everyone start working out again, going running or hitting the weights?

Most surgeons will strongly urge surgery patients to walk.  Early and often  - -  and walk as vigorously as the patient is comfortable  - -  as soon as possible after most surgeries (obvious exceptions for things like a broken leg !)

Walking as soon as possible after anesthesia and frequently thereafter is the best thing patients can do to help themselves.

Avoiding things like weight lifting - -  which involve a lot of tension in even collateral muscle groups - -  is likely appropriate.   But walking - -  a lot of walking - -  is really good for post op patients.