How long would be recommended to take off from work after a tummy tuck? I work as a dental assistant, so im on my feet the majority of the day. I had a previouse c-section about 6 years ago, would that influence my surgery and recovery at all?
Answer: Return To Work after TT Factors Your plastic surgeon would be the best one to advise you, but figure 3 or more weeks to return to work as a dental hygienist. Light walking but not running begins immediately after surgery once you are home. In general for most of my patients, after the operation, basic exercises are recommended, such as walking immediately and progressive activities beginning on the third week. Walking can usually begin in a few days after surgery. Normal activity may be resumed at 3-6 weeks post operation to tolerance and that would include elliptical and light cardio. At 6 weeks core exercises especially crunches (starting slowly and building each week to tolerance) is particularly helpful to show your results following a tummy tuck. Specific time periods for resumption of daily activities, work, and exercise with be further discussed by your surgeon post surgery.
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Answer: Return To Work after TT Factors Your plastic surgeon would be the best one to advise you, but figure 3 or more weeks to return to work as a dental hygienist. Light walking but not running begins immediately after surgery once you are home. In general for most of my patients, after the operation, basic exercises are recommended, such as walking immediately and progressive activities beginning on the third week. Walking can usually begin in a few days after surgery. Normal activity may be resumed at 3-6 weeks post operation to tolerance and that would include elliptical and light cardio. At 6 weeks core exercises especially crunches (starting slowly and building each week to tolerance) is particularly helpful to show your results following a tummy tuck. Specific time periods for resumption of daily activities, work, and exercise with be further discussed by your surgeon post surgery.
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July 22, 2014
Answer: Returning to work after in abdominoplasty depends on the nature of the job. As a dental hygienist I think you would be able to return comfortably to work in About a week to 10 days. Previous C-section should have no significant effect on your convalescence.
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July 22, 2014
Answer: Returning to work after in abdominoplasty depends on the nature of the job. As a dental hygienist I think you would be able to return comfortably to work in About a week to 10 days. Previous C-section should have no significant effect on your convalescence.
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July 21, 2014
Answer: TT Recovery Good question. Tummy tuck is a tough recovery, no question about it, but generally not as bad as people think it to be. You should be up and walking around your house the day of surgery. Within a few days, you should be able to take a couple 10 minute walks outside. By the end of the first week, you should be off pain medicine, and back to most normal daily activities. With you job, I'd estimate you'd be completely fine to return at 2 weeks. You can also start light gym at 2 weeks, moderate gym at 3 weeks, and whatever you'd like at 1 month. Hope this helps!
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July 21, 2014
Answer: TT Recovery Good question. Tummy tuck is a tough recovery, no question about it, but generally not as bad as people think it to be. You should be up and walking around your house the day of surgery. Within a few days, you should be able to take a couple 10 minute walks outside. By the end of the first week, you should be off pain medicine, and back to most normal daily activities. With you job, I'd estimate you'd be completely fine to return at 2 weeks. You can also start light gym at 2 weeks, moderate gym at 3 weeks, and whatever you'd like at 1 month. Hope this helps!
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July 19, 2014
Answer: Returning to work as a dental assistant after Tummy Tuck. Most patients need 1 to 2 weeks off before return to a sedentary job.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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July 19, 2014
Answer: Returning to work as a dental assistant after Tummy Tuck. Most patients need 1 to 2 weeks off before return to a sedentary job.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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October 2, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck Recovery Tummy tuck recovery does vary from patient to patient. At a minimum you will need about two weeks off from work. Three would be better. Once you get back to work you will still have some swelling and discomfort that can be managed with either Tylenol or motrin. Compression garments also provide some support and comfort. Ultimately, you need to follow your doctor's recommendation depending on how you are healing but this provides some general guidelines. The history of a c-section should have no impact on your recovery but should be used as a genera guide as to how long it will take to recover. Patients report the recovery is similar. Best wishes.
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October 2, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck Recovery Tummy tuck recovery does vary from patient to patient. At a minimum you will need about two weeks off from work. Three would be better. Once you get back to work you will still have some swelling and discomfort that can be managed with either Tylenol or motrin. Compression garments also provide some support and comfort. Ultimately, you need to follow your doctor's recommendation depending on how you are healing but this provides some general guidelines. The history of a c-section should have no impact on your recovery but should be used as a genera guide as to how long it will take to recover. Patients report the recovery is similar. Best wishes.
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