I am one week out from TT and want to start standing straight per physicians request. Are there any recommended stretches that can be done to help stand up straight in a timely manner.
September 10, 2014
Answer: Skin tension after tummy tuck That's a great question and the answer differs for some patients. In general I tell my patients not to lie flat or stand straight for 48-72 hours. They are to start slow and ambulate with care and assistance at 2 days.
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September 10, 2014
Answer: Skin tension after tummy tuck That's a great question and the answer differs for some patients. In general I tell my patients not to lie flat or stand straight for 48-72 hours. They are to start slow and ambulate with care and assistance at 2 days.
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March 9, 2017
Answer: Not Able to Stand Up Straight after Tummy Tuck It is very common after a tummy tuck to be "hunched" over at the waist. Because of the tightness of the muscle repair and the tightness of the skin closure, our patients are usually not standing up completely straight one week after a tummy tuck. Your body is protecting itself by not standing up straight at this point. I wouldn't worry about not being able to stand up straight and rest assured that eventually you will! I don't recommend my patients do any special stretching exercises during the first month after their tummy tuck. I reassure them that with time they will once again stand up straight. Thanks for sharing!
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March 9, 2017
Answer: Not Able to Stand Up Straight after Tummy Tuck It is very common after a tummy tuck to be "hunched" over at the waist. Because of the tightness of the muscle repair and the tightness of the skin closure, our patients are usually not standing up completely straight one week after a tummy tuck. Your body is protecting itself by not standing up straight at this point. I wouldn't worry about not being able to stand up straight and rest assured that eventually you will! I don't recommend my patients do any special stretching exercises during the first month after their tummy tuck. I reassure them that with time they will once again stand up straight. Thanks for sharing!
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