How much is TOO much after tummy tuck? Can I damage results?

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I am a very active person and mother of two toddlers. Yesterday I was POD 8 and my husband unexpectedly had to leave town and my sister who had been helping me also did. I did the very least I could and but still was up and about a lot and today POD 9 I am very very sore. I even feel like I pulled a groin muscle How much is too much ??? Am I over doing it ?? Doc said not to lift more then 5 lbs and I’m staying in that but I’m terrified of somehow damaging my results. I had muscle/hernia repair too.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

I generally ask my patients to refrain from any activity for 2 weeks.  I basically tell them that it is a vacation for them for the next 2 weeks so they can recover without any complicatons.  After the 2 week period, my patients are allowed to resume their daily activity as far as going back to work, but they are instructed to still take it easy.  Once they are 6 weeks out, I allow them to resume full activity without restrictions, that includes working out.Hope that helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  Bellaanna3,Recovery time is approximately 2 weeks. Vigorous activities should be limited for at least six weeks. But every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

If you have experienced discomfort then this is a sign that you are doing too much. It is unlikely you will have damaged anything but best to see your PS for reassurance.

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How much is TOO much after tummy tuck? Can I damage results?

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