Can you go back to desk job 5 days after tummy tuck?

Hello and thank you for your questionMost tummy tuck patients are out of work at least two weeks. It will depend on how quickly you heal. It is important to let your body heal and not strain yourself. Consult with a board certified surgeon to discuss your options and his/her restrictions. Best of luck! 

Because the tummy tuck procedure is personalized, recovery time will differ from patient to patient. However, many people are able to resume everyday activities after 2-4 weeks, and should be able to stand up straight within a couple of days. Any tight or tugging sensations at the treatment site should be gone by 4-6 weeks, although an occasional twinge of pain may occur after a few months. 

Healing and recovery are patient dependent.  You should feel well enough to return to a desk job ten to 15 days post TT. During recovery, you do not want to place a strain on your incision.  Most of the time the incision is healed by 4 to 6 weeks.  The muscles have been irritated to a certain extent by plication and the surgery itself.  The abdominal wall may need several months to get accustomed to the changes.  You should not perform strenuous exercises for 6 weeks (no core muscle or lifting over 10 pounds) in cases of uncomplicated healing or until instructed by your surgeon.  Take a break from your work to stand and walk to the break room every 30 minutes or so.