When Can I Go Back to Work After a Tummy Tuck?

I am 35 years old and intend to get a tummy tuck. When can I go back to work? How long and why do I have to wear a compression garment after the surgery?

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Back to Work One Week Post TT?

Since my husband and I work together and carpool, and I have a desk job, is it possible I could have a tummy tuck and take just one week off of work?

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Tummy Tuck Downtime - Why Was So Much Time Needed?

I Had a Friend Who Had a Tummy Tuck - They Told Her 2 Weeks , She Was off 1 Month WHY?

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How Much Time Should I Intend to Take off After Abdominoplasty?

I Am a Registered Nurse. 

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Is It Too Early to Go Back to Work?

I had breast augmentation and tummy tuck w/ smart lipo. I returned to work after 38 days. My work involves heavy lifting, pushing and pulling. I am an...

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What Can I Tell my Employer is the Reasoning for Surgery (TT)? Without Telling Them my Procedure

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Heavy Weight Around Waist After Tummy Tuck?

I am a police officer and wear a duty belt with a 9 lb gun on one side and approximately 9 lbs of equipment on the other side. The belt rest just...

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Will my Active Job Prevent my Tummy Tuck from Healing Properly?

After two pregnancies (and c-sections) I am planning a tummy tuck to remove excess skin and correct my separated abdominal muscles. I am a police...

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OK to Return to Work While Drains Still in After Tummy Tuck?

I had a tummy tuck 10 days ago and feel great. The doctor has not removed the drains yet. Is it ok to return to work while the drains are still in? I...

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