Senior Member THINinHOUSTON Posted April 19, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 19, 2008 read this thread about golf after HT and it looks like im done for 2 weeks. Bill said 3 weeks to be safe. Anybody else have any input? looks like its all about the putting stroke for now. http://hair-restoration-info.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/346...141032563#8141032563 My Hair Transplant with Dr. Arocha - Hair Loss Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member THINinHOUSTON Posted April 19, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 19, 2008 read this thread about golf after HT and it looks like im done for 2 weeks. Bill said 3 weeks to be safe. Anybody else have any input? looks like its all about the putting stroke for now. http://hair-restoration-info.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/346...141032563#8141032563 My Hair Transplant with Dr. Arocha - Hair Loss Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member THINinHOUSTON Posted April 21, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 Come on guys your telling me no one plays golf here. I was taking a few swings and didnt feel much strain the the donor area so I think gold could be played a bit sooner than the 5 week normal activity mark people are talking about. My Hair Transplant with Dr. Arocha - Hair Loss Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted April 21, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 I play golf and with my swing, no way within a month-- I would recommend if you have an aggressive swing wait the full month-5 weeks--- BTW-- you don't actually stretch the scar that heals on the outside-- it is the subcutaneaous tissue that takes forever to heal---- you really should be careful and err on the side of caution. Golf puts a lot of tension around the neck area--- just my opinion but I say wait--- work on your putting and your game will improve! Go Cubs! 6721 transplanted grafts 13,906 hairs Performed by Dr. Ron Shapiro Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member THINinHOUSTON Posted April 21, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 Ouch! that's not what I wanted to hear. Thanks though. Guess my putting and chipping will start improving here soon. My Hair Transplant with Dr. Arocha - Hair Loss Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Baldie3000 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 This is an interesting thread. From what I understand, there is a healing period before being able to start up any real physical activity again. I guess like "the B Spot" said, it's better to be safe than sorry? I feel like I'm on information overload these last few days, but this is a good thing! Now I need to lay down.....shew! ~Baldie3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thin, I did say 3 weeks on that thread, but also notice that my answer was not cut and dry. I believe you can pretty much do any activity (except physical contact sports) by 3 weeks as long as you do it with extreme care and caution and then progressively go back to normal. For example, I was in the gym on day 6 after my third surgery but did extremely light weights (I'm talking light) just so I could feel active. I was extremely careful to do nothing that caused any strain and then over the next several months, gradually increased my weight and went back to normal. B Spot is right about erring on the side of caution. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member THINinHOUSTON Posted May 1, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 1, 2008 Putting stroke is coming around nicely!! anyway I thought I would bump this thread and see if anyone else had anything to say. My Hair Transplant with Dr. Arocha - Hair Loss Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hatrick Posted May 1, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted May 1, 2008 I'm trying to get my precedure done on May 12th with Dr. Tessler, may have to wait until May 20th though. I'm also an avid golfer and will be dying to get out there, but it really is better to be safe than sorry. Like you houston, my putting and chipping should get much better in the next couple months. But hey, my short game is what really needs work anyway. Killing two birds with one stone. My Hair Loss Weblog - Hair Transplant with Dr. Tessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dr. Ricardo Mejia Posted May 2, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted May 2, 2008 A scar to fully heal and mature to maximum strength takes a good 6-8 months. Within the first two weeks, we generally recommend to take it easy and limit any significant strain on the neck area. Even at 4 weeks the scar is still laying down collagen, healing and maturing. It is not at 100% strength. Ricardo Mejia MD, FAAD Jupiter FL Hair Transplant Network recommended physician; photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jabba Posted May 2, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted May 2, 2008 I played at two weeks and felt fine. However, I've had very little tightness and was careful not to over swing etc. Jabba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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