What do/can you do for the month you take off after HT?

[Sociallyakward]

So i plan to have an FUT in the coming months. Taking a month off, I want to plan a vacation in conjunction. I plan to just relax for the first 10 days or so, until i remove the sutures. But after that I would like to do something, preferably travel some where. Obviously I want to protect my investment as much as possible and will keep it covered from the sun. But am I not allowed to do any physical activity at all? Like if i wanted to go snow boarding, hiking, site seeing, go to disney world or on a cruise or something. There would probably a good deal of sweating, i wouldnt be actually exercising but would that necessarily cause harm or affect the results? Id rather not waist my vacation time by sitting in the house if possible.

[chris39]

As long as there is no heavy physical activity such as heavy weights , you should be good with your plans .

 

Run it past your Dr anyway .

[Skye]

Dr Bisanga advised me to stay off my bike for 2 months.

I like to do at least 60 miles a week to keep fit but he said no increase of blood pressure, heart rate through exercise.

Im going to play it safe, anyway its getting cold now !!

[Sociallyakward]

wow. 2 months is a long time. I doubt id be able to stop working out for that long, 60 miles is also a lot a week. Anyone know what the main difference is between regular exercise and weightlifting. Like why do they tell you to wait longer before lifting weights then say running. I know for FUT part of it is the scar, but grafts/recipient wise, whats the difference?

[Harbal]

I've been told for FUE its about 2 weeks only light exercise and from 3 weeks pick up your regular routine. FUT takes much longer indeed because of the scar. You can ask the doctors on realself for a conclusive answer

[NEWHAIRPLEASE]

Not sure I'd go snowboarding but the other activities you listed seem fine.

[chris39]

The longer period with FUSS is the scar healing period .

 

Start heavy lifting too soon and the tension can result in scar stretch which really isn't a good thing .

[billyeoman]

I think the 3 week healing process is about right considering skin is completely new every 28 days. I would say to be safe do 4 weeks and take it easy until that time is up.