Recovery Period Before Housekeeping Work After Mommy Makeover Surgeries?

Typically, the mommy makeover includes a tummy tuck to correct the changes that happen as a result of pregnancy. One of these is that the abdominal muscles get pushed apart, and so the operation includes repairing that.
This is analagous to a hernia repair, which typically requires 6 weeks to get to full strength. However, most routine activities are OK within about 3 weeks, so if you can do light duty you should be fine. But if you try to do too much too soon, then you can have a setback, so don't rush it.

After undergoing a mommy makeover that includes a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, and liposuction, it is important to give your body enough time to heal before resuming any strenuous activity. While every patient is different, generally speaking, it is recommended to wait at least 3-4 weeks before resuming light activity and up to 6-8 weeks before engaging in full activity such as mopping, vacuuming, and scrubbing. During the initial recovery period, it is important to avoid any strenuous activity that may put undue stress on the surgical sites and compromise the healing process. It is also important to follow your surgeon's post-operative instructions, including wearing compression garments, taking medications as prescribed, and attending all follow-up appointments. By taking the time to properly recover, you can help ensure the best possible outcome and avoid any potential complications. Thank you for your question and I wish you a successful recovery.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.

I understand you want to minimize the downtime following a mommy makeover because of the pressure of owning your own business. But it's important that you take the time to heal before returning to the strenuous physical demands of housekeeping work. Even though each patient's recovery is unique, you'll need a minimum of 3 weeks off. After returning to work, pay attention to how you feel and avoid overexerting yourself. 
Best of LuckDr. Romanelli

Thanks for the great question! Mommy makeovers typically include an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and some kind of breast procedure (e.g. augmentation, lift, reduction). The abdominoplasty is the rate limiting step of the recovery (breast surgery recovery is much faster than abdominoplasty recovery). I advise my patients to return to work 2 weeks following an abdominoplasty, and allow them to ramp up to full activity after about 5 weeks. Given that your job seems very physical, it will probably be closer to 5 weeks than 2 weeks before you are back at it full steam ahead.

I would recommend you take at least four weeks off from hard physical labor when you are recovering from a mommy makeover that includes a tummy tuck.  Limited work after two weeks would probably be OK for most patients. Good luck with your procedure.

Thank you for your question.  Your concern as to when you can get back to work following your Mommy Makeover procedure is a common one and unfortunately is highly variable and depends largely on what type of work a patient does.  Most patients are advised to take off roughly 7-10 days from work, but for patients with more strenuous or physical jobs (including housekeeping) this time off requirement is often increased (even doubled).  I would recommend discussing how much time off from work is recommending considering your line of work with your operating surgeon.  Best of luck!