I can't stand up straight 3 weeks post op Tummy Tuck. Is this normal?

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Im 3 wks post op from a tt and cant stand up straight at all Im so tight and bent over that people stop me in the street to ask if Im ok!! If I try to stand up straight my skin feels so tight I cant move What can I do are there any excercise I should be doing? Or should I just listen to my body and stay hunched over for now? I also find it hard to take deep breaths which sometimes panics me is this normal? My surgen said I had a 5cm gap he closed up with my mussle repair thank you for your help

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

i have never seen an abdominoplasty  patient who did not stand up straight eventually.  sounds like you had a very agggressive surgeon which should give you a nice reult.  be patient

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

If you're concerned, I would go back to your plastic surgeon as you should most likely be able to stand up at this point.

Robert Drielsma, MBBS, BSc, FRACS · Answer

Congratulations on your recent surgery.  Its important at this stage of your recovery to follow your surgeons post operative guidelines and be patient. Mobility tends to improve daily and most can stand upright at this stage but each patients recovery is individual. If you are concerned you should arrange a review with your surgeon.

Emily J. Kirby, MD · Answer

This can absolutely be normal.  Be sure you are following your surgeon's advice.  This may include moisturizing and/or massaging your abdominal scars to soften them.  Typically the "standing straight up" posture comes around 2-3 weeks, with improvement each day.  If you are concerned about complications, be sure to ask your surgeon.

I can't stand up straight 3 weeks post op Tummy Tuck. Is this normal?

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