I’m a bus driver. I drive 8 hours a day. I’m planning to get BBL. I might be able to take a month off for the BBL but I will have to get back to work. I will be able to work at some other departments where I will be standing all day but I am unable to stand for a long time or else my back will be so stiff and it will hurt for days. Sitting and laying down is the only thing that my back won’t hurt. But I don’t want to kill my new fat cells in my butt if I sit for 8 hours driving. What can I do?
April 20, 2020
Answer: What can I do when I have to get back to being a bus driver after my BBL? Hello and thank you for your question. Surgeons have different opinions about BBL post op care and you should follow the advice of your board-certified plastic surgeon. I would allow my patients to sit on a soft pillow and tell them to avoid prolonged sitting. There are also special BBL pillows available that put less pressure on the buttocks. After the initial 3-4 weeks, there is no restrictions in sitting. Best, Pejman Aflaki, M.D. Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon
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April 20, 2020
Answer: What can I do when I have to get back to being a bus driver after my BBL? Hello and thank you for your question. Surgeons have different opinions about BBL post op care and you should follow the advice of your board-certified plastic surgeon. I would allow my patients to sit on a soft pillow and tell them to avoid prolonged sitting. There are also special BBL pillows available that put less pressure on the buttocks. After the initial 3-4 weeks, there is no restrictions in sitting. Best, Pejman Aflaki, M.D. Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon
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Answer: What can I do when I have to get back to being a bus driver after my BBL? Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well. I recommend my patients to allow 2-4 weeks for recovery, and to wait at least 7-10 days before going back to work, but each doctor has their own protocol. I also recommend not to sit for more than 30 mins. every two hours, for the first 2 weeks, and always with the help of a boppy pillow. Remember that each doctor has their own protocol, it is very important that you talk to him and follow his instructions. Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)
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Answer: What can I do when I have to get back to being a bus driver after my BBL? Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well. I recommend my patients to allow 2-4 weeks for recovery, and to wait at least 7-10 days before going back to work, but each doctor has their own protocol. I also recommend not to sit for more than 30 mins. every two hours, for the first 2 weeks, and always with the help of a boppy pillow. Remember that each doctor has their own protocol, it is very important that you talk to him and follow his instructions. Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)
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