I plan on having a tummy tuck and breast lift or reduction. I am of average height and weight, 40 years of age and have no health issues. I am concerned that I will be off work too long. How long until I can return to work for my low activity desk job?
Answer: Returning to work after breast lift and tummy tuck surgery Your return to work will really depend on your individual recovery. Typically though, patients in my practice take two weeks off work before returning to a desk job and at least 6 weeks before resuming strenuous excercise or physical activity. Best to allow a minimum of two weeks.
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Answer: Returning to work after breast lift and tummy tuck surgery Your return to work will really depend on your individual recovery. Typically though, patients in my practice take two weeks off work before returning to a desk job and at least 6 weeks before resuming strenuous excercise or physical activity. Best to allow a minimum of two weeks.
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June 14, 2016
Answer: Returning to work following tummy tuck and Breast Lift This is a great question! Following a tummy tuck and breast lift or reduction procedure easing back into normal daily routines is key. Yes it is common for patients to go home the same day following these procedures although this does not mean you are jumping right back into daily life. You will find that your posture for the first 5-7 days may be a little forgiving due to the tightness from the tummy tuck and that you may require help getting up from a sitting or lying position, which this is all perfectly normal. I typically will find my patients are easing back into there daily routine around 10-14 days post-operative. I request, if possible, a full 2 weeks off of work following surgery and then only returning to low activity work much like a desk job. If you are unable to take the full 2 weeks at minimum 1 week with both weekends allowing for 9 days before returning to a low impact job. This is to allow your body time to heal. These are large surgeries you are having at the same time which is handled very well by patients although it is important to understand the need to recover as well. It is difficult sometimes to slow our lives down for recovery and healing but I promise it is worth it in the end. I do hope you have found this information helpful and I wish you luck!
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June 14, 2016
Answer: Returning to work following tummy tuck and Breast Lift This is a great question! Following a tummy tuck and breast lift or reduction procedure easing back into normal daily routines is key. Yes it is common for patients to go home the same day following these procedures although this does not mean you are jumping right back into daily life. You will find that your posture for the first 5-7 days may be a little forgiving due to the tightness from the tummy tuck and that you may require help getting up from a sitting or lying position, which this is all perfectly normal. I typically will find my patients are easing back into there daily routine around 10-14 days post-operative. I request, if possible, a full 2 weeks off of work following surgery and then only returning to low activity work much like a desk job. If you are unable to take the full 2 weeks at minimum 1 week with both weekends allowing for 9 days before returning to a low impact job. This is to allow your body time to heal. These are large surgeries you are having at the same time which is handled very well by patients although it is important to understand the need to recover as well. It is difficult sometimes to slow our lives down for recovery and healing but I promise it is worth it in the end. I do hope you have found this information helpful and I wish you luck!
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