Too much too soon after tummy tuck?

January 19, 2015
Asked By:omb94996 in Palmdale, CA

I had a tummy tuck with Lipo exactly one week ago. Since day one I've had minimal pain and hardly no swelling. I also did not have drainage tubes. I can stand up straight with no pain or tightness and can move around quite easily. I have weaned myself off pain meds and only 1 p/o. Should I allow myself to continue to be active more and more each day or should I err on the side of caution and remain sedentary for a while longer? What are if any implications of too much activity after surgery?

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December 2, 2015

Answer: Too much too soon

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January 20, 2015

Answer: Post op care

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January 20, 2015

Answer: Post op care

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January 22, 2015

Answer: Activity after a Tummy Tuck

January 22, 2015

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January 20, 2015

Answer: One week

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January 20, 2015

Answer: One week

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