Climbing Stairs After Tummy Tuck

It won't be impossible to climb a few stairs following the procedure with help but you do have to rest for 24 to 48 hours until your post op appointment.  We advise our patients to try not to climb stairs the day of the surgery if possible. 

Thank you for your question.  You will be able to climb stairs after your tummy tuck, but you will need to advance very slowly so you do not open any incisions or bust any stitches.  Additionally, you want to be careful to keep your heart rate and blood pressure under control to avoid bleeding (hematoma).  You will begin to loosen up over the first two weeks and that will make climbing stairs easier.  Good luck. 

I typically instruct my patients to try to minimize up and down stair climbing the first 24-48 hours after surgery.  After that, you should be able to listen to the feedback that you get from your body to know if you are pushing yourself too much, as long as you are not taking too many narcotic pain medications.  Good luck!

I usually allow my patients to climb stairs as soon as they feel able.  They generally move more slowly, but I encourage immediate walking and activity rather than bedrest, to reduce the chance of blood clot formation.

Generally activities that deploy the core such as lifting, picking up things, stooping, situps, etc. are discouraged until the deep layers have sufficiently healed.

Yes, most patients are able to walk up stairs ( and hopefully stay up there for a while) after tummy tuck surgery. I would suggest that you have help on each side of you and you take your time with very slow steps.Best wishes.