Once you have gotten rid of all that stubborn fat, hopefully, your new goal will be to keep it off! While you should never rush into any sort of strenuous activity after a surgical experience, you can begin light activity within a day or two. After meeting with Dr. Lissa during your first follow-up appointment, she will need to assess how you are healing, since the last thing we want is for you to get an infection. While you should only begin a workout routine with the expressed permission from your provider, most patients are able to gradually begin more rigorous movements within three weeks.