Having a Tummy tuck done when can I return back to school?

Recovery
time following a tummy tuck depends primarily on how extensive the procedure
is, whether the abdominal muscle was repaired, and your individual ability to
heal. It also depends on your type of work or activity at school. Following a tummy tuck, most
patients are able to work at home during the first week and resume returning to
work at a sedentary job in 1-2 weeks. However, in a patient with a strenuous
job requiring heavy lifting, I would recommend waiting 4-6 weeks.

You
should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon, who should be certified
by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American
Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), that you trust and are
comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in
person. It is important to follow all of his or her instructions.

Robert
Singer, MD FACS

La
Jolla, California

It's always important to check with your doctor to make sure he or she doesn't have a particular rule about that. That said, you may be able to sit in a class for a short period (2-3 hours) as early as a week. If you are still taking any narcotics for pain, it may not be worth going since you won't be thinking clearly anyway. However, driving yourself there may not be possible for at least 10 days, and some patients take up to 2 or 3 weeks before they would feel comfortable.