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I'm 43, 5'7",125bs & was very active before tummy tuck 6 weeks ago. I don't have any risk factors but I still cannot stand up straight & can only walk slowly & with discomfort. Any suggestions as to what is wrong & how to improve recovery?
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Still hurting 6 weeks after a tummy tuck?
Most patients are standing straight and off pain medicine 10-14 days after a tummy tuck. By 6 weeks, if all has gone well, you should be working out, lifting weights, training your core etc.. Without knowing the exact location of your pain and examining you, I can't tell you why you are hurting. It is not normal however to still have the amount of pain you describe and I would definitely recommend that you call your surgeon and bag them examine you.
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Can't walk upright after a tummy tuck?
You need to be discussing your concerns with your surgeon. As the others have said, you should be upright easily after 2 weeks. Unable to stand straight is not a normal recovery.
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Talk To Your Surgeon
Please contact your surgeon to discuss this problem. While healing times are different for every patient, 6 weeks seems unusual, particularly when you mention that you were fairly active (and most likely fit, according to your pre-surgery height/weight). Normally, you would having difficulty walking in just the first couple of days following surgery (hunched over, as you seem to be at the moment). After about 6 weeks, you should be able to perform cardio exercises as well as be able to...
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Recovery from tummy tuck
Everyone recovers a bit differently from a tummy tuck but usually by 6-8 weeks patients can get back to their usual routine. If you are not, it is best to see your surgeon.
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6 Weeks Not Standing Straight
It is quite unusual at six weeks to have these issues. Without an examination I am hard pressed to make any guesses, and therefore I think you need to see your surgeon for an evaluation. He/she may be able to instruct you on some excercises, or make a physical therapy referral if needed.
All the best.
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