I am having a tummy tuck in march and only planned to take off for 11 days. Is that enough time?? I work at a computer desk for 8 hours building books so its not a tuff job. I just want to know if sitting for a long period of time is bad for tummy tuck patients
Answer: 10 days to 2 weeks minimum off of work Tummy tuck is a significant procedure that can give very nice dramatic results but there is a significant recovery. Most women can return to a sedentary job by about 2 weeks but no abdominal straining or forceful activity for at least 6 weeks.Standing or sitting in a reclined position with legs elevated is a better position than sitting upright at a desk. It will be important to limit the time of sitting upright for the first few weeks (perhaps no more than 1 hour at a time) to avoid compromising the blood flow to your lower abdomen.If you have to get back to work soon you should arrange to limit the number of hours and be sure to get up (slowly and carefully with support of your arms) every hour or so and walk around/recline frequently to improve your blood flow to the healing areas.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 10 days to 2 weeks minimum off of work Tummy tuck is a significant procedure that can give very nice dramatic results but there is a significant recovery. Most women can return to a sedentary job by about 2 weeks but no abdominal straining or forceful activity for at least 6 weeks.Standing or sitting in a reclined position with legs elevated is a better position than sitting upright at a desk. It will be important to limit the time of sitting upright for the first few weeks (perhaps no more than 1 hour at a time) to avoid compromising the blood flow to your lower abdomen.If you have to get back to work soon you should arrange to limit the number of hours and be sure to get up (slowly and carefully with support of your arms) every hour or so and walk around/recline frequently to improve your blood flow to the healing areas.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: When Can I Return to Work? Thank you for your question.After a #tummytuck #surgery, #swelling can persist for several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months, six months, and even one year. Frequently the pubic area can become very swollen and discolored during the first two weeks due to gravity as this is the lowest area for swelling to accumulate.I suggest waiting 6 weeks before returning to full activity without restrictions.Although, since you're not doing any heavy lifting, you may be able to return to work before that depending on how you're feeling.Ask your #BoardCertified #PlasticSurgeon what they recommend.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: When Can I Return to Work? Thank you for your question.After a #tummytuck #surgery, #swelling can persist for several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months, six months, and even one year. Frequently the pubic area can become very swollen and discolored during the first two weeks due to gravity as this is the lowest area for swelling to accumulate.I suggest waiting 6 weeks before returning to full activity without restrictions.Although, since you're not doing any heavy lifting, you may be able to return to work before that depending on how you're feeling.Ask your #BoardCertified #PlasticSurgeon what they recommend.
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January 26, 2015
Answer: Safe to go back to work? For your particular occupation it is reasonable to go back to work. However for any other strenuous activities such as working out I would recommend waiting 4 to 6 weeks. Also I recommend patients not lift anything heavier than 5 pounds for six weeks.it is important that you discuss any questions or concerns with your plastic surgeon and follow all of his or her recommendations. Hope this helps good luck
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Answer: Safe to go back to work? For your particular occupation it is reasonable to go back to work. However for any other strenuous activities such as working out I would recommend waiting 4 to 6 weeks. Also I recommend patients not lift anything heavier than 5 pounds for six weeks.it is important that you discuss any questions or concerns with your plastic surgeon and follow all of his or her recommendations. Hope this helps good luck
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January 26, 2015
Answer: Time off of work Good morning!It really depends upon what type of tummy tuck you are having as well as any associated procedures. I counsel my patients that for a full abdominoplasty with liposuction 10 days is the minimum for desk type work- two weeks is the better number. Any additional procedures such as lower back liposuction tend to push you more toward the two week mark as well.I hope this helps
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Answer: Time off of work Good morning!It really depends upon what type of tummy tuck you are having as well as any associated procedures. I counsel my patients that for a full abdominoplasty with liposuction 10 days is the minimum for desk type work- two weeks is the better number. Any additional procedures such as lower back liposuction tend to push you more toward the two week mark as well.I hope this helps
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January 25, 2015
Answer: Can you go back to work one week and a half after a tummy tuck? Recovery time following a tummy tuck
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Answer: Can you go back to work one week and a half after a tummy tuck? Recovery time following a tummy tuck
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January 25, 2015
Answer: How long should I be off work after a tummy tuck. 11 days after a tummy tuck you should be walking upright and feeling better. Two weeks after a tummy tuck you will be tired at 3:00pm in the afternoon. It typically takes 4 weeks to get all of your energy back. i have my patients wait 6-8 weeks, before returning to guarded exercise.I normally do a lipo-abdominoplasty without drains, Brazilian style. After this technique, my patinets are up and about at 10 days.After a tummy tuck you do not want to sit long periods, without walking to reduce the chance of blood clots in your legs (DVT).Yours,Jon M. Grazer, MD, MPH, FACS
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Answer: How long should I be off work after a tummy tuck. 11 days after a tummy tuck you should be walking upright and feeling better. Two weeks after a tummy tuck you will be tired at 3:00pm in the afternoon. It typically takes 4 weeks to get all of your energy back. i have my patients wait 6-8 weeks, before returning to guarded exercise.I normally do a lipo-abdominoplasty without drains, Brazilian style. After this technique, my patinets are up and about at 10 days.After a tummy tuck you do not want to sit long periods, without walking to reduce the chance of blood clots in your legs (DVT).Yours,Jon M. Grazer, MD, MPH, FACS
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