Usually my patients are standing up straight by two weeks, but it is variable. Anecdotally--it seems to take a little longer for shorter patients to stand up completely straight. Ask your surgeon for a muscle relaxant, this might help. Good luck, Jane
During the first week after a tummy tuck it is expected that you will not stand up straight .However, at the two week mark, you should be able to stand up straight. Often you don't due to discomfort, but its important to try to avoid developing back pain. Review this with your plastic surgeon.