Traveling for an Overnight Wine/dinner Party 5 Weeks Post Op Tummy Tuck? I Would Have to Drive the Four Hours There and Back

I am scheduled for a tummy tuck, with muscle tightening and liposuction March 27, 2012. My sister is law is having her bachelorette party on May 4th at a winery in Santa Barbara. I am curious if I will be able to go, or what you think is the probability I can attend. She is trying to make reservations and needs a head count. I am 5'8, 148 lbs, overall perfect health and in pretty good shape.

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10 Doctor Answers | Asked by Luvmybabes in Fresno Ca

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Bacholerette Party After Tummy Tuck

Thank you for your question. If all goes well and your recovery is uneventful, there is a good chance you can attend. You will likely have some residual swelling and discomfort that may make a long drive uncomfortable. Consider riding with a friend to be on a safe side so that you can enjoy the festivities. All the best.

Yes, go and have fun

You should be able to go on the this trip and feel fairly good 5 weeks after a tummy tuck. After 21 days, you should be mostly outside the danger zone for a blood clot, however, I would stop every two hours on your drive and walk for 5 or 10 minutes just to be sure and to keep your circulation going. You should be able to do most activities, but it would still be too early for exercise or heavy lifting. Best regards, Dr. Lane Smith

Traveling After Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Your surgeon will give you guidelines concerning travel. I typically do not recommend travel of long durations in the early recovery period (1-2.5 weeks) because the immobility of the long trip combined with your general decreased overall mobility during the early recovery period increases your risk for a DVT (blood clot). This a very serious complication and prevention is the key. If your recovery is uneventful, five weeks after the surgery will be fine but again your surgeon... more

Tummy Tuck Recovery

After a Tummy Tuck, most patients are back at their normal activities before five weeks post-op. As long as you are not carrying your sister-in-law, you should be in good shape. Best person to ask is your plastic surgeon. They have much more information to go on, and can better personalize their response to your specific situation. Be safe. see video

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Most patients after abdominoplasty have resumed normal day-to-day activity two weeks after the operation.

Without complications I see no reason why you could not attend a party five weeks after abdominoplasty. Nevertheless clear with your surgeon.

Travel after tummy tuck

Hopefully the hardest thing about your trip will be deciding how many people get to see your result. Because believe me, once the group of girls hears you've had a tummy tuck, they'll all want to see it. A few glasses of wine, a few laughs, and before you know it you'll be in the restroom showing someone something. That's just the way it goes when you love your result. Will this happen in your case? I sure see this happening with my patients. I had a... more

Activity level after Tummy Tuck/ Abdominoplasty

Hello 'Luvmybabes', thanks for your question. If things go smoothly, you should be able to go the bachelorette party at 5 weeks postop as long as the activity level and drinking are in moderation. However, there is always possible risks and complications with any surgery, and noone can guarantee that you will have perfect results with a completely problem-free recovery. As far as activity level goes, I usually tell my patients to start ambulation from day 1 to prevent blood... more

Recovery from tummy tuck

Although there is no guarantee, you will most likely be able to attend the party without any problem. At five weeks post op tummy tuck, you will almost certainly be able to travel four hours by car. It would however, be a good idea to take a car break every few hours, get out of the car and walk around a bit to ensure good circulation in your legs and avoid vein clots.

Cosmetic Surgery is an Art and a Science

5 weks after surgery is usually OK so long as you are not medicated. Discuss this with your surgeon. Best Wishes

Travel after tummy tuck

Usually the biggest concern for travel after TT is deep venous thrombosis or blood clots in your legs. Usually it is safe to travel after 2 weeks, so you should be fine. To be extra safe, I would advise you to stop, rest, and walk around a bit every hour or so.. Have a great time.