Senior Member Fingers Crossed Posted February 8, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted February 8, 2010 Hey guys, I'm 3 weeks post-op and I returned to the gym today and while I was warming up on the treadmill, my scalp became extremely itchy all over. It's not itchy any other time of the day, just when I begin to sweat. Has anybody else experienced this? My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HughShaw Posted February 8, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted February 8, 2010 Yes, I know what you mean. I experienced the same thing. It gets better as time goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Fingers Crossed Posted February 9, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2010 thanks guys, I cannot and will not go another week without working out...it's driving me insane! My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 You can be sure that 3 weeks after the procedure you can do any harm to the transplanted follicles with working out. I allow my patients to begin light workouts after 1 week and resume full workoutsw at 2 weeks. I admit that I have not missed more than 2 days in a week at the gym in 15 years. It would definetly be the hardest part of the post op recovery for me. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Megatron Posted February 13, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted February 13, 2010 Originally posted by Dr. Glenn M. Charles:You can be sure that 3 weeks after the procedure you can do any harm to the transplanted follicles with working out. I allow my patients to begin light workouts after 1 week and resume full workoutsw at 2 weeks. I admit that I have not missed more than 2 days in a week at the gym in 15 years. It would definetly be the hardest part of the post op recovery for me. Did you intend to say "you CANNOT" do any harm to the transplanted follicles after 3 weeks? But, what about the donor scar? My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Simmons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TheEmperor Posted February 13, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted February 13, 2010 Do you think running risks stretching the scar? Post op instructions say I can workout 2 weeks after, but I dont want to take any risks. My Hair Loss Web Site - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Megatron Posted February 13, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted February 13, 2010 Dr. Simmons told me I could begin running after only 5 days. Long runs, sprinting etc... I think I'll wait 'till after I get my sutures removed though, but I was very happy to hear this. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Simmons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Fingers Crossed Posted February 13, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 13, 2010 Dr. Hasson's post-op instructions regarding exercise related activity is: Mild/Moderate exercise can be performed 2 weeks following surgery. More strenous activities can be performed 3 weeks following surgery (lifting, running, etc). No swimming for the first 2 weeks following surgery. My question is...when is someone "safe" from running the risk of widening their donor scar following surgery? 2-3 months? Thanks guys My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Megatron Posted February 14, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted February 14, 2010 Originally posted by Fingers Crossed:Dr. Hasson's post-op instructions regarding exercise related activity is: Mild/Moderate exercise can be performed 2 weeks following surgery. More strenous activities can be performed 3 weeks following surgery (lifting, running, etc). No swimming for the first 2 weeks following surgery. My question is...when is someone "safe" from running the risk of widening their donor scar following surgery? 2-3 months? Thanks guys My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson finger - since you're a few weeks ahead of me...do you still feel pulling on the donor scar if you life heavy objects? how about jogging? My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Simmons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Fingers Crossed Posted February 14, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 14, 2010 megatron, no not really...the whole "pulling" sensation subsided about 3 weeks post op. I'm able to lift heavy right now but I decided to just take it easy for about a month. I'll start training heavy maybe around 2-3 months post-op. As far as jogging, I don't jog. I walk on an steep incline on the treadmill and had no pulling sensation at all. Hopefully you'll be able to return to jogging without any discomfort in the coming weeks. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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