I work in a hospital and don't want my job to know I'm getting a tummy tuck, what should my time off request say?

It´s recommended to take, at least, 4 weeks off from work after a Tummy Tuck. I recommend my
patients not do do heavy activity for, at least, 6 weeks; but, if (based on
your recovery improvement) your surgeon may advise you differently. Best luck!

Recovery
time following a tummy tuck depends primarily on how extensive the procedure
is, whether the abdominal muscle was repaired, and your individual ability to
heal. It also depends on your type of work. Following a tummy tuck, most
patients are able to work at home during the first week and resume returning to
work at a sedentary job in 1-2 weeks. However, in a patient with a strenuous
job requiring heavy lifting, I would recommend waiting 4-6 weeks.

You
should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon, who should be certified
by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American
Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), that you trust and are
comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in
person. It is important to follow all of his or her instructions.

Robert
Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California