How long will I need to take off work (desk job/sitting all day) for a tummy tuck?

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I plan on having a tummy tuck, don't have much to take off and the muscles aren't too bad either. I plan on exercising up until the surgery date to be in the best shape that I can be in, Im 26 years old, mother of 3, and can't take a lot of time off, so how much time could I get away with?

David S. Motoki, MD · Answer

If you are physically fit and highly motivated you could return to a desk job in one to two weeks. Addressing the rectus muscles causes more discomfort and requires a longer period of activity restrictions such as lifting your children. One of the other limiting factors is how long you will be on narcotic pain medication as you cannot drive while taking this type of medication.

Michael Carlisle, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

In general for desk job...just two weeks. Obviously everyone is different, but I find this is true of most of my tummy tuck patients with desk jobs. See the video which will explain in more detail.

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