How Long Does the Pain Last from a TT Muscle Repair?

Most patients are fairly sore for about 7 to 10 days. Some tightness particularly when the abdominal muscles are used last for four to six weeks. Different patients however respond differently.

I encourage my tummy tuck patients to ambulate the same day of surgery.  But you will be walking in the flexed position.  You should be able to walk upright/straight in approximately 7 days.   Most of my tummy tuck patients are comfortable to go back to a desk job 10-14 days after surgery.   If your work involves strenuous activity or heavy lifting, most surgeons recommend avoiding heavy lifting or strenuous activity for at least 5 weeks.  In general, for most desk jobs, I advise patients to take 10-14 days off if possible so you can focus on your recovery and not on deadlines/clients/meetings.

Lastly, I recommend the use of long acting numbing medicine to numb out the muscle tightening.  I utilize Exparel that can have numbness effects than can last up to 3-4 days. 

Hope this is helpful.

Dr. Basu

Houston, TX

 

Best wishes,

Dr. Basu

Houston, TX