If You Are Suppose to Walk As Much As Possible After Tummy Tuck Surgery. What About During the Night.

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If you are suppose to walk as much as possible after surgery. What about during the night. Should you get up every hour or two and walk. If so, how long should you do that.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

During the day, you should walk leisurely around to maintain your circulation, however at night you don't have to get up every hour to do that. This would interrupt your natural sleep cycle, which would adversely affect your recovery. If you make sure you remain fairly active during the day, you won't have to worry about the night.

William Bruno, MD · Answer

You should try to walk around as much as you can after a tummy tuck in order to minimize the chance of forming a blood clot (DVT) in your legs. You don't have to necessarily walk during the night, but while you are awake you should walk every hour or two- even if it's just for a few minutes.  You can also wear some TED hose, which are elastic stockings which increase the circulation in your veins-even when you are resting.

	Consult your plastic surgeon for more specific guidelines regarding your activity after a tummy tuck.

	Best wishes,

	Dr.Bruno

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Any walking is great no matter the time of day. But best to discuss with your chosen surgeon his post operative walking protocols.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Walking is important after tummy tuck to encourage the circulation in your legs to prevent bloods clots or DVT. We encourage all to up frequently around the house and not to lie in bed. At night of course you can sleep, and your doctor may send you home with elastic hose to wear the first few nights. Avoid the temptation to sit still and you will feel better and recover faster.
	Best of luck,
	peterejohnsonmd

Delio Ortegon, MD · Answer

As previously stated by other responders, the walking you are doing during the day should be sufficient.

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