I just had my tummy tuck yesterday January 13th 2014 I was wondering if I would be able to go back to work within two weeks I am a waitress flash cashier and on my feet most of the day
January 18, 2014
Answer: Return to Work After TT Speaking from both personal and professional experience I would say probably not. You will tire easily. Depending how tight your surgeon makes you, you may not be able to stand straight all day and your back will get sore. Pushing yourself will only set you back and prolong your recovery. You may be able to work four hour days seated two or three times a week, but not full days standing all week. Three or four weeks may be more realistic. See how you feel. Full recovery takes longer than you think and longer than most surgeons will tell you who have never had one themselves. There is a wide variation among patients in their level of pain tolerance, but I tell patients who have more active jobs 3-4 weeks. More sedentary jobs 2-3 weeks. Nurses and more physical jobs I say 4-6 weeks.
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January 18, 2014
Answer: Return to Work After TT Speaking from both personal and professional experience I would say probably not. You will tire easily. Depending how tight your surgeon makes you, you may not be able to stand straight all day and your back will get sore. Pushing yourself will only set you back and prolong your recovery. You may be able to work four hour days seated two or three times a week, but not full days standing all week. Three or four weeks may be more realistic. See how you feel. Full recovery takes longer than you think and longer than most surgeons will tell you who have never had one themselves. There is a wide variation among patients in their level of pain tolerance, but I tell patients who have more active jobs 3-4 weeks. More sedentary jobs 2-3 weeks. Nurses and more physical jobs I say 4-6 weeks.
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