Aiight Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hello, Just wanted to get a sense of how soon some of you went back to the gym and started back up your regular weightlifting routine without the fear of affecting donor scar outcome? Would 1 year post op be safe since it takes that long to heal or sooner? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gram Posted February 14, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 14, 2015 From what I've heard, the first 6 weeks are vital. Post 8 weeks and you're out of the danger zone and you'll get what you'll get based upon your individual biology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member KRL Posted February 14, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 14, 2015 my doctor told me i can weight lift after 2 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted February 14, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hi I resumed with heavy training after 2 months after fut. Done this Twice with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member fortune11 Posted February 14, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 14, 2015 I started light workouts this week (body weight only) , I am week 3 post op FUT, HT #3 . I expect to progressively return to my normal routine within a month from now. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FUT #1, ~ 1600 grafts hairline (Ron Shapiro 2004) FUT #2 ~ 2000 grafts frontal third (Ziering 2011) FUT #3 ~ 1900 grafts midscalp (Ron Shapiro early 2015) FUE ~ 1500 grafts frontal third, side scalp, FUT scar repair --300 beard, 1200 scalp (Ron Shapiro, late 2016) http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185663-recent-fue-dr-ron-shapiro-prior-fut-patient.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member xtatic5 Posted February 15, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 15, 2015 I waited a full year and still got a slightly stretched scar so..don't wait that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiight Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thank you all for your responses. I'm excited to get back to the gym. PS- Im 6 months post FUT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pauthowoj Posted February 18, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 18, 2015 Im curious too. I just had a 1500 FUE done and im a week post. How long roughly before I could get back at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Loki Posted February 18, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 18, 2015 I was told cardio after week one and after week 2 slowly back on weights... Today is day 15 and I will be doing a very low key bicep and tricep workout... Have to be careful on lifts that engage traps or direct contact with scar... Bench press, shrugs, dead lifts are things to avoid... With anything I would always ask your doctor first... But Dr. Shapiro said I could ease into starting today... Day 15.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member FUE2014 Posted February 18, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 18, 2015 I was back into heavy lifting and cardio 3 weeks post op but then again I had FUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Garageland Posted February 18, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 18, 2015 Different Doctors have varying opinions on this subject but once the scar has healed and changed colour from red to white will you only be totally sure of not stretching it. That usually occurs between 4-7 months but of course varies from patient to patient. As Loki said avoid certain lifts and exercises and start off slow with lower weights and higher repetition if you feel a pull at the back of your head/neck then stop. --- Former patient and representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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