Just wondering if I was the only one with this problem but i can stand near close to straight.. I hve a full tt and it has been 3 days since my surgery. I can't stand up perfectly straight but I have a bit of a hunch. I notice if if my pain med is wearing off, it hurts to stand straight, but I am able to physically do it somewhat. Is this normal? Why is is that so many women can't stand up straight at all or not even close and I am able to?
Answer: Straightening up after a tummy tuck
I can tell you that everyone is different and it is not anything to worry about. In general, I instruct my patients to stay bend over and stay "crouched down" and carry their weight on their thighs so as not to strain their backs in that "angled" or crouched position when out of bed after a tummy tuck for the first week. I think the body is very good at "telling you" that it is not ready to be straight in many cases because it hurts to do so. As plastic surgeons, we do not want "excessive tension" on the suture line so that the incision heals in the most optimal way. Some people have more excess and lax tissues than others and it really depends "how tight" that particular surgeons "pulls" you, to make a simplistic analogy. So in some cases some one may be able to standup straight very quickly as it is in your case and others it has taken as long as two full weeks. But it is nothing to worry about. You will do great. I hope this helps!
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James F. Boynton, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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I can tell you that everyone is different and it is not anything to worry about. In general, I instruct my patients to stay bend over and stay "crouched down" and carry their weight on their thighs so as not to strain their backs in that "angled" or crouched position when out of bed after a tummy tuck for the first week. I think the body is very good at "telling you" that it is not ready to be straight in many cases because it hurts to do so. As plastic surgeons, we do not want "excessive tension" on the suture line so that the incision heals in the most optimal way. Some people have more excess and lax tissues than others and it really depends "how tight" that particular surgeons "pulls" you, to make a simplistic analogy. So in some cases some one may be able to standup straight very quickly as it is in your case and others it has taken as long as two full weeks. But it is nothing to worry about. You will do great. I hope this helps!
Sincerely,
James F. Boynton, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Standing tall after TT Yes this is normal.Skin is very elastic and will usually accomodate your standing tall so I would not worry about it.
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October 26, 2011
Answer: Standing straight after a tummy tuck
It takes most women about five to seven days before they are able to stand straight after an abdominoplasty. But everyone is different. There are some who need more time and others who are able to do so the next day after surgery. Its important to follow your surgeons instructions and not to try to straighten to abruptly. Listen to what you body tells you. Don't force anything, if it hurts don't do it and if it feels okay, it probably is.
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Answer: Standing straight after a tummy tuck
It takes most women about five to seven days before they are able to stand straight after an abdominoplasty. But everyone is different. There are some who need more time and others who are able to do so the next day after surgery. Its important to follow your surgeons instructions and not to try to straighten to abruptly. Listen to what you body tells you. Don't force anything, if it hurts don't do it and if it feels okay, it probably is.
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Answer: Bent over after abdominoplasty It would not be uncommon for you to be slightly bent days after surgery and this should improve over the next week. Don't try to stand up straight if it hurts and as the swelling lessens, you will be more comfortable. Keep following your plastic surgeon's instructions as to pain medication and how to reduce it. Speedy recovery!
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Answer: Bent over after abdominoplasty It would not be uncommon for you to be slightly bent days after surgery and this should improve over the next week. Don't try to stand up straight if it hurts and as the swelling lessens, you will be more comfortable. Keep following your plastic surgeon's instructions as to pain medication and how to reduce it. Speedy recovery!
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March 10, 2021
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Standing Straight?
Thank you for the question.
Congratulations on your recent procedure.
Yes it is very “normal” to not be able to stand straight at this point in your recovery. Most of my patients begin to stand straight about 1 month after surgery. I think that staying in the flexed position and “walking like a old lady” will help keep tension off the suture line.
I cannot be sure why you may be able to stand straighter than some patients at this point without knowing more about your anatomy before surgery, exactly what procedure was done (?muscle plication), and how much skin was removed. Your plastic surgeon will be able to give you a much more accurate response.
I hope this helps.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck and Standing Straight?
Thank you for the question.
Congratulations on your recent procedure.
Yes it is very “normal” to not be able to stand straight at this point in your recovery. Most of my patients begin to stand straight about 1 month after surgery. I think that staying in the flexed position and “walking like a old lady” will help keep tension off the suture line.
I cannot be sure why you may be able to stand straighter than some patients at this point without knowing more about your anatomy before surgery, exactly what procedure was done (?muscle plication), and how much skin was removed. Your plastic surgeon will be able to give you a much more accurate response.
I hope this helps.
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