Weight carrying increments after tummy tuck? 1 week post-op.

You've gotten through the hard part- the surgery.
Now its time to listen to your surgeon's advice. Have a good discussion with him about heavy lifting and physical activity after your tummy tuck.
There are two major reasons plastic surgeons advise against heavy lifting for 6 weeks after a tummy tuck. We don't want the incision to have problems, but more importantly, we don't want the muscle tightening to come undone. It takes six weeks for these parts of the tummy tuck to strengthen. So, most plastic surgeon's advise against lifting more than 5-10 lbs before the end of six weeks. After six weeks, we usually allow our patients to return to exercise, weight lifting, etc... 
So, my advice is to talk to your physician. Stay active, but don't do any heavy lifting. Remember, after 6 weeks you have the rest of your life to do heavy lifting. If you start lifting heavy things and have problems, you might prolong your recovery. Hang tight, six weeks will come sooner than you think.

Congratulations on your surgery.  Your plastic surgeon will have specific instructions for you after surgery that includes restrictions on lifting and when to resume normal activities.   I typically tell my patients not to lift more than 5-10 pounds for 4-6 weeks.  Be sure to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.   Best wishes. 

Thank you for your question and happy for you!  Every surgeon may have their own requirements , for instance, I have my patients wait three weeks before resuming normal activity.  The first three weeks they are restricted from pushing, pulling or lifting anything more then a milk gallon.  I don't increase the weight in increments, they can do what they feel their body can tolerate with the exception of their stomach. I have them wait atleast 3 months before any core work.