I provide day care for my brothers 2yr old son. I plan to have a full tummy tuck . Will I be able to resume care for him in week or two if I stay housebound. When will it be safe to pick him up. I am 47 and have had 3 C Sections so I am aware of the pain but am a quick healer. Thanks.
June 9, 2015
Answer: Lifting Kids AFTER a Tummy Tuck
The need for women to resume care taker roles quickly is one of the limitations of a Tummy Tuck. The MOST important part of a Tummy Tuck is the muscle repair. The 6 pack Rectus muscles which were split by pregnancy and or obesity MUST be brought together and more IF the tummy stands a chance of being flattened. Each surgeon has his own philosophy on the tightness of the repair, the number of stitches, their type and how many layers or repair are placed. AFTER the repair is completed and the excess skin is removed, EVERY time you strain the muscle repair is pulled sideways and is put in potential jeopardy of being ripped. The risk lessens as the skin reattaches to the muscle surface and the strain of lifting is distributed across a broader surface - not only the repair itself.
For this reason, I ask my patients NOT to lift anything heavier than 10-15 pounds for at least 4-6 weeks after surgery. I would advise you to find alternative options for the care of your nephew while you are healing.
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June 9, 2015
Answer: Lifting Kids AFTER a Tummy Tuck
The need for women to resume care taker roles quickly is one of the limitations of a Tummy Tuck. The MOST important part of a Tummy Tuck is the muscle repair. The 6 pack Rectus muscles which were split by pregnancy and or obesity MUST be brought together and more IF the tummy stands a chance of being flattened. Each surgeon has his own philosophy on the tightness of the repair, the number of stitches, their type and how many layers or repair are placed. AFTER the repair is completed and the excess skin is removed, EVERY time you strain the muscle repair is pulled sideways and is put in potential jeopardy of being ripped. The risk lessens as the skin reattaches to the muscle surface and the strain of lifting is distributed across a broader surface - not only the repair itself.
For this reason, I ask my patients NOT to lift anything heavier than 10-15 pounds for at least 4-6 weeks after surgery. I would advise you to find alternative options for the care of your nephew while you are healing.
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November 18, 2013
Answer: Lifting and taking care of children after tummy tuck should be delayed at least 2 weeks Thank you for your question. It is important that you discuss your recovery and when you can do lifting with the surgeon who performed your tummy tuck. If extensive muscle repair work is done you should not be lifting more than 5 or 10 pounds for several weeks after your surgery as guided by your surgeon.Routine tummy tuck's in younger healthy individuals require at least 2 weeks recovery before lifting. Every patient is individual however and the most important thing is to get specific guidelines from your surgeon.
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November 18, 2013
Answer: Lifting and taking care of children after tummy tuck should be delayed at least 2 weeks Thank you for your question. It is important that you discuss your recovery and when you can do lifting with the surgeon who performed your tummy tuck. If extensive muscle repair work is done you should not be lifting more than 5 or 10 pounds for several weeks after your surgery as guided by your surgeon.Routine tummy tuck's in younger healthy individuals require at least 2 weeks recovery before lifting. Every patient is individual however and the most important thing is to get specific guidelines from your surgeon.
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