Is it okay to go up 15 stairs after a tummy tuck?

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I have 15 stairs that I hVe to go up inside my house, will rip or bust a loose anything after my surgery , I am having tt, muscle repair and lipo.

Joubin Gabbay, MD · Answer

I think it is safe to go up your stairs but should be done so with great caution, very slowly and with an abundance of help. I Recommend that you discuss this with your surgeon and put together a plan so that you're both comfortable. I feel that it is very important to start walking immediately after surgery, but you certainly should be careful around excessive exertion. I wish you the best.Dr. Gabbay

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Taking stairs after your TT surgery can usually be done carefully, slowly, hunched over for at least the first few days, without jeopardising your recovery. Talk to your Plastic Surgeon about your concerns.All the best!

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. You can start walking after the first day for surgery in slow motion. To reduce the tummy tuck post op swelling, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen 3-5 times at week for two months, and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts for two months at least.Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, in general it is possible to climb stairs after a tummy tuck, as long as it is done slowly and carefully, with assistance as needed, and avoiding tension on your incisions.  I would recommend checking with your surgeon about their specific activity restrictions.

Ira H. Rex III, MD · Answer

Climbing stairs should not be too much of a problem. Remember to maintain some flexion at your hips and go slowly. Most importantly, have one or two people to help stabilize you as you take one stair at a time.

Alexander G. Nein, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

It may be somewhat uncomfortable and you may tire out more quickly but it should be fine. As a minimum please use the hand rail or better yet get someone to help you especially the first few days

John Dean, MD · Answer

The answer normally would be yes, it would be OK to climb stairs.  If you have some unusual factors that would change that recommendation, your surgeon should tell you so.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, there.  Ambulating and walking up the stairs after tummy tuck are safe and will not loosen your muscle repair.  Keep your body hunched over and avoid sneezing/coughing/vomiting that can increase the intra-abdominal pressure.  Good luck with your surgery and recovery.

Pedro M. Soler, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. Typically I will allow patients to begin walking, not power walking, the day after surgery. By 3 weeks the patients are allowed to increase their level of activity to power walking or light jog, but no lifting of weight or abdominal exercises. I release patients to full, unrestricted activity at 8 weeks post op. Therefore, you should be able to climb stairs as long as it is done prudently. Having said that, each surgeon has their own style in the post operative management of the patient. I would therefore recommend to discuss this with your chosen plastic surgeon. I hope this helps. Best wishes.

Nicholas Tarola, MD · Answer

It is perfectly fine to climb stairs after a tummy tuck with muscle plication. Doing so will not put you at any additional risk.  If you are unsteady on your feet, have someone assist you.

Is it okay to go up 15 stairs after a tummy tuck?

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