How soon can I go back to work after a tummy tuck? I'm a RN working on a medical admissions unit

Thank you for the question.  This really depends on the surgeon.  We have different opinions on the matter but usually, patients are not allowed to do strenuous activities and lifting until about 4-6 weeks from surgery.  This also depends on the level of the surgery (e.g. amount of fat taken out) and also one the patients healing rate since each person do heal at different rates.  Best to consult with your board-certified plastic surgeon and follow his/her post op protocol.  Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi.
An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic
surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and provide true medical advice.

Thank you for your question.Generally I advise my patients to plan for a two week recovery after Tummy Tuck. While you should be able to work at a computer and be mobile after 4-5 days you need to not be under any stress during your recovery.Recovery also depends on the type of Tummy Tuck. Recovery from a Full Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair will take longer than recovery with a Mini.Plan two to three weeks. If you recover sooner that will be a plus for you.I recommend to ask this to your PS, he knows your medical history and he will give the best answer, good luck :)