I am planning on having a tummy tuck in a few months. I work as a nurses aide at the hospital. The unit I work on there is a lot of sitting most days. But some pts do require lifting and we have lifts to do the lifting for the most part.
Answer: Minimum 2 Weeks, Modification Possible Your specific recovery timeline depends on the nuances of your particular case, but I typically recommend tummy tuck patients to take a minimum of 2 weeks off from work. However, the 2-week mark is still too soon to lift anything much heavier than 5 pounds. You may need to take an additional 2 weeks before getting back to work. If taking a full month off from work isn’t feasible, I recommend discussing the situation with your colleagues. You may be able to work a modified schedule while you continue to heal.
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Answer: Minimum 2 Weeks, Modification Possible Your specific recovery timeline depends on the nuances of your particular case, but I typically recommend tummy tuck patients to take a minimum of 2 weeks off from work. However, the 2-week mark is still too soon to lift anything much heavier than 5 pounds. You may need to take an additional 2 weeks before getting back to work. If taking a full month off from work isn’t feasible, I recommend discussing the situation with your colleagues. You may be able to work a modified schedule while you continue to heal.
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Answer: Tummy tuck recovery Thank you for your question! For my patients having a tummy tuck procedure, I recommend they take 10 days off of work, 3 weeks off of cardio at the gym, and 6 weeks off of weight lifting and yoga exercises. If your job requires that you lift over 10 lbs, I recommend you take the full 6 weeks off. Otherwise, return to light duty, without lifting over 10 lbs for the first 6 weeks post op. I hope this helps!
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Answer: Tummy tuck recovery Thank you for your question! For my patients having a tummy tuck procedure, I recommend they take 10 days off of work, 3 weeks off of cardio at the gym, and 6 weeks off of weight lifting and yoga exercises. If your job requires that you lift over 10 lbs, I recommend you take the full 6 weeks off. Otherwise, return to light duty, without lifting over 10 lbs for the first 6 weeks post op. I hope this helps!
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February 7, 2022
Answer: Returning to Work After a Tummy Tuck I tell my patients that they will probably be able to return to work in 10 to 14 days as long as there is no heavy lifting. You need to have a discussion with your surgeon who knows you best about this. Good luck.
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February 7, 2022
Answer: Returning to Work After a Tummy Tuck I tell my patients that they will probably be able to return to work in 10 to 14 days as long as there is no heavy lifting. You need to have a discussion with your surgeon who knows you best about this. Good luck.
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February 12, 2018
Answer: How long can I get back to work after and abdominoplasty? Usually patients will return to work and all their usual activities two weeks after surgery but you have a very physical job and you would not be able to do any heavy lifting of patients And would need the help of others or a machine for six weeks after surgery. After six weeks after surgery you can return all the usual physical activities with no restrictions on your physical activity.
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February 12, 2018
Answer: How long can I get back to work after and abdominoplasty? Usually patients will return to work and all their usual activities two weeks after surgery but you have a very physical job and you would not be able to do any heavy lifting of patients And would need the help of others or a machine for six weeks after surgery. After six weeks after surgery you can return all the usual physical activities with no restrictions on your physical activity.
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February 8, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your
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February 8, 2018
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