I'm having a medial thigh lift in 3 weeks. I have to drive 1.5 hours home 2 days post-op; is this even possible? The reviews say many don't sit for WEEKS. If that's so, how do you have a BM? I don't want to compromise the surgery in any way, but I have to drive back by myself (I have NO other option in this), and I have 2 small kids I need to care for. Is bending, stairs, sitting, etc even possible? What can I expect as far as what I CAN'T do?
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Dear sweetfobz,
Because the tummy tuck incorporates muscle tightening, this is the more difficult to recover from, meaning more discomfort. The other operations you listed are essentially skin procedures that do not touch the underlying muscle, so are less painful.
I would encourage you to...
It is not too late to begin wearing supportive compression sleeves. After a brachioplasty, it is usually recommended that patients wear compression sleeves all the time for 1 month, then 12 hours day or night for 2 additional weeks. The garments can help minimize swelling and tension on the ...
Thank you for your question and congratulations on your upcoming surgery. 2.5 weeks should be sufficient time to return to work but you will need to be vigilant about wearing a compression garment and getting off of your feet whenever work permits it. Talk to your surgeon about your concerns a...
