I will be having a tummy tuck done when do you think its a okay time to return back to school?
Answer: Back to normal activities after surgery Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us. To give post-operative advice, i individualize each patient according surgery complexity, to garantize a better p.o. recovery and results.In this regard, between two patients who has made a full tummy tuck, maybe, one of them, needed a bigger muscle repair than the other, because her abdominal wall was weaker. Therefore, who underwent a greater muscle repair, requires a longer recovery period, and will take longer to allow exercise, to prevent any damage of the surgery performed.But generally, the average of TT patients can return to an "office job" that does not involve sweat or load weight to 02 weeks p.o.If it is a job that involves activity or heavy lifting, i recommend returning to work a month after p.o. to prevent surgery damage.Finally, i invite you to send your photos, to give more and better information of interest.Kind regardsDr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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Answer: Back to normal activities after surgery Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us. To give post-operative advice, i individualize each patient according surgery complexity, to garantize a better p.o. recovery and results.In this regard, between two patients who has made a full tummy tuck, maybe, one of them, needed a bigger muscle repair than the other, because her abdominal wall was weaker. Therefore, who underwent a greater muscle repair, requires a longer recovery period, and will take longer to allow exercise, to prevent any damage of the surgery performed.But generally, the average of TT patients can return to an "office job" that does not involve sweat or load weight to 02 weeks p.o.If it is a job that involves activity or heavy lifting, i recommend returning to work a month after p.o. to prevent surgery damage.Finally, i invite you to send your photos, to give more and better information of interest.Kind regardsDr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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May 27, 2016
Answer: Recovery after having a tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Healing after a tummy tuck is usually pretty straight forward. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. At this point you can return to work if it doesnt involve heavy physical activity. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety. Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in these procedures.
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May 27, 2016
Answer: Recovery after having a tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Healing after a tummy tuck is usually pretty straight forward. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. At this point you can return to work if it doesnt involve heavy physical activity. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety. Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in these procedures.
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May 27, 2016
Answer: Return to School Post Op Hello,Assuming an uneventful recovery, many tummy tuck patients can return to a desk job or school between 1-2 weeks post op. I would recommend more time for active/physically demanding jobs. I suggest that you discuss your expectations and your individual surgical/recovery plan with your Plastic Surgeon so that you know what to expect.All the best
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May 27, 2016
Answer: Return to School Post Op Hello,Assuming an uneventful recovery, many tummy tuck patients can return to a desk job or school between 1-2 weeks post op. I would recommend more time for active/physically demanding jobs. I suggest that you discuss your expectations and your individual surgical/recovery plan with your Plastic Surgeon so that you know what to expect.All the best
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May 27, 2016
Answer: Having a Tummy tuck done when can I return back to school? Recovery
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May 27, 2016
Answer: Having a Tummy tuck done when can I return back to school? Recovery
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May 27, 2016
Answer: Time off after tummy tuck 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.
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May 27, 2016
Answer: Time off after tummy tuck 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.
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