What's the longest it should take to stand up straight after a drainless tummy tuck? I am 2 weeks post op.

June 22, 2017
Asked By:Nena239 in Florida, FL

I am still completely hunched over and unable to stand up straight. I'm thinking I will not be able to stand until the sutures dissolve. Its so frustrating because I have a 6 month old baby and 3 other children and I can't get off my recliner. I can only stand for about one minute before I lose my breath and have to sit down because of the pain in my back from being hunch over. Why am I still hunch over? How long will it be this way?

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Answer: Time to straighten up!

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July 4, 2017

Answer: Healing 2 Weeks After a Drainless Tummy Tuck

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June 23, 2017

Answer: Stand Up! 2 days after Tummy Tuck!

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Luke J. Curtsinger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 23, 2017

Answer: Stand Up! 2 days after Tummy Tuck!

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Answer: Bend over after tell me tuck

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