How Much Rest Do I Need After a Tummy Tuck?

only 12 days after my op and i have been told to rest plenty but unsure what plenty means

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Talk to your doctor

Questions like this really need to be discussed with your surgeon. He or she knows your case so he or she would be able to give the best advice.

Rest post TT

The best advice I can give you is to use common sense. Don't run a marathon or engage in a sit-up competition. If you feel tired, take a nap. You shouldn't lift anything heavier than 10lbs. You should still get up and walk around. Don't stay in bed or in a chair all day - you don't want to get a DVT/clot. Warmest Regards, Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C)

Rest after TT

Rest means taking an afternoon nap when tired not working more than eight hours a day. Walking no running or jogging for the first 3 weeks. No Sit up no heavy lifting more than 15 to 20 lbs. Good luck with the recovery

Your activity level after tummy tuck depends on exactly what was done by your surgeon

Your activity level after a tummy tuck will vary depending on whether we repair your muscles or not. “Diastasis Recti” or separation of the rectus muscles occurs in almost all women who have carried a child to term, so almost all of our tummy tucks involve repairing this separation. This is similar to a hernia repair and the post-op instructions are therefore similar – no heavy lifting (not more than a gallon of milk, or about five pounds) for six weeks. It is also... more

Instructions after Abdominoplasty

After having an Abdominoplasty we recommend no heavy lifting for up to three months. Most people take off from a sitting job for two weeks and can resume light activities . Taking it easy means no lifting climbing etc.. Good luck

How much rest after a tummy tuck?

You should be walking immediately, but not excessively. This is to decrease the risk of developing a blood clot. I advise patients not to exercise for at least six weeks- similar to a woman that has had a C-section. It is most appropriate to have your activity questions addressed by your surgeon. He/She will be grateful that you are trying to be compliant and taking your recovery seriously.

Schedule for increasing activity level after tummy tuck

Most tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) involve repairing separated muscles, which have been pushed apart from prior pregnancy. Although this is not a true hernia, the recovery process is similar, and it typically takes about 6 weeks for it to heal strongly enough to support vigorous exercise. However, it is also helpful to increase normal daily activities such as walking especially beginning the second week. The main thing to be careful about is lifting abything heavy or straining the abdominal... more

No more than 10 days and no less 8/ abdominoplastia requiere entre 8 y 10 dias de cuidado

TT because muscles are taken to tight the under skin belly should stay in quiet position the first 3 days you might walk and be sitted, but any extra streght it should be avoided, even to sleep in an alternative lateral position avoiding to sleep completelly upper normal position for 8 week. la abdominoplastia no es dolorosa, pero se tiene que guardar reposo por al menos de 8 a 10 dias pplmte. acostada de lado en forma alterna, puede caminar y puede estar sentada todo el ... more