Everyone’s personal healing abilities are different, so recovery times tend to vary from person to person. For the first two weeks, the patient must rest and avoid any strenuous activity or lifting. It is okay to take gentle walks, however, or to do simple chores around the house. The most important thing is to avoid pressure or impact to the incisions and to avoid a rise in blood pressure, which could lead to bleeding. Within three weeks, you can begin doing more normal activities, except for exercise. Vigorous movement can be resumed after 4-6 weeks. Dr. Burgdorf will advise you on the particulars related to your unique treatment plan.