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Will I be able to take care of myself after a tummy tuck?

baileyjordan90
I’m considering a tummy tuck, but won’t have anyone to help me afterward. I would be spending two nights in the hospital post op and would have my surgeon’s personal driver to take me back to my hotel. Would I be ok to take care of myself by day 3? I plan on bringing a walker and wedge pillow. I plan to stay at the hotel for 10 days to recover. Would it be safe to fly back home 11 days post op? It would be a short 3 hour flight. Thank you for your advice!

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