read this thread about golf after HT and it looks like im done for 2 weeks. Falc 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

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.

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!

Ouch! that's not what I wanted to hear. Thanks though. Guess my putting and chipping will start improving here soon.

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

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.

Falc

Putting stroke is coming around nicely!! anyway I thought I would bump this thread and see if anyone else had anything to say.

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.

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.

I played at two weeks and felt fine. However, I've had very little tightness and was careful not to over swing etc.

Jabba