I'm getting a tummy tuck next month and I work retail, specifically in the clothing department. I spend my 6-9 hour shifts folding and hanging clothing. I am on my knees for maybe half that time folding low tables/shelves and picking up clothes. I generally do not sit down aside from my 15/30min break. Looking over other people's recoveries, I'm thinking I won't be able to be back at work after 2 weeks, which is what I already asked for from work.
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Thank you for reaching out. It is very normal to have quite a bit of post op swelling from a tummy tuck. Fluid retention is very normal. I would speak with a doctor about such a low calorie diet, maybe up your calorie intake by a bit and keep in close contact with your surgeon. Some patients...
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD (retired) says:
Thanks for the question. I must say that it would be impossible to tell you precisely what could be done to fix this without an examination, or at least a photo. After 15 yrs. I can imagine an appearance for the belly button, but I would always advise you to select a good quality Plastic Su...
Hi, it is too bad that the drainage came out. Use the compressive gartment, have ultrasound and linphatic drainage daily and maybe it is going to be necessary to take the liquid out thru punction.
Take care of your self.
Drink green tea.
Good luck.
