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How Long is Downtime for Tummy Tuck?

I'm a 32-year-old LPN and I want to have a tummy tuck. How long will I have to be off work? Is it a good idea to have the tummy tuck now if I am...

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How Long After a Tummy Tuck Can U pick Up a 50 Lbs Bag- I Work for the Airline

I'm a smoker I have not smoked after the op but I'm healing well but I'm having pain and brusing on my back and I'm wearing my (faja)...

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Tummy Tuck Vs Abdominal Liposuction

What is the down time of a Tummy Tuck versus an ab liposuction? Also, how long will it be before you see results of Tummy Tuck versus ab lipo?

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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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I am 2.5 Week Out of a TT, When Can I Dance on Stage Like I Use To?

I am an adult entertainer. I had my tummy tuck surgery approx. 2 1/2 weeks ago. I have returned to work. i dont do pole tricks yet and I dont do the...

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I Am Having Major Tummy Tuck in 7 Weeks, How Long Before Can Go Back to Horse Riding Job?

I am having major tummy tuck in 7 weeks but i am a yard manager mucking out 20 horses a day as well as teaching people to ride. it is very manual, how...

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Only Get 3 Weeks Off Work, Am I a Candidate for Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair? (photo)

I'm a liric singer, and I cannot stay away from work more than three weeks! And I use my abdominal muscles to sing, so I NEED THEM totally healed...

12 doctor answers

3 Weeks Long Enough to Recover from Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction?

I have tummy tank and breast reduction surgery next week. I took only 3 weeks off on my job, I'm a day care teacher. Is it enough?

7 doctor answers

Tummy Tuck Recovery vs Hysterectomy Recovery?

Are the 2 recoveries similar, I can remember the gas pains being bad after hysterectomy, should I expect gas pains after a fully tummy tuck, lipo and...

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