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TT Recovery Time and Advice Please?

asked 9 months ago by London UK in England
Latest answer by Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Question viewed 87 times
Tags: muscle repair, aftercare, preparation

Hi, I am having a full TT with muscle repair? I have two children aged 2 and 3? How long will i need help looking after them? For example? Cooking? Bathing them, cleaning? How will I feel two weeks after my surgery?

5 answers to TT Recovery Time and Advice Please?

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Limitations following a tummy tuck

The answers to your questions are so variable and are influenced by each individual's circumstances, pain threshold, motiviation, attitude, etc. As a result, there can be a very side range of time frames. You will definitely need full time help with your children for at least the first several days to a week. For certain activities like bathing them, you may need assistance much longer. With regard to cooking, you can do this when you feel up to it which may be by one week. Making a... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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TT Recovery Time and Advice Please?

On average 14 to 21 days are the range to expect to obtain a recovery to function in the care of your children. Best to discuss in further detail with your chosen surgeon.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after tummy tuck

With little ones at home, you will probably need help for a couple of weeks since you cannot lift anything heavy and need to cut back on household chores. Usually by about 6 weeks you will be feeling closer to normal and will start resuming "normal" activities and exercise. Follow the advice given to you by your plastic surgeon, don't push things, listen to your body, and be patient with the postoperative course. I find that to be one of the... more
Michelle Spring, MD

Marina Del Rey Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with tummy tuck surgery. Your plastic surgeon will give you a full description of what to expect during your recovery period. I do however have a few words of advice for you. Patients who are about to undergo tummy tuck surgery spend a lot of time thinking about the physical preparation for the procedure (for example weight loss issues) but do not spend a lot of time thinking about the emotional... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Recovery after tummy tuck

Although recovery varies, I tell my patients they will need to restrict their activities for about 6 weeks. One will need help especially during the first 2 weeks and especially with young children. Bending and lifting is not allowed post op. Make sure you prepare yourself ahead of time and try to get as much help as you can for the first 4 weeks.
Albert Dabbah, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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