Is there any need to have some one for helping the person after tummy tuck at nights?

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I am 32 years old woman with a small child. She is 3. My husband works at nights.we just moved to the united states. We have nobody here.can I get along with the surgery alone. Pls help me. I dont know doing the surgery or no. Is it really dangrous and heavy specially for the recovery?

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

I woud recommend that you have someone assist you for 24 hours and you will need someone to help with your child for approximately 7 days.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Tou definitely need someone to be with you the night after surgery, especially a tummy tuck.  Try to schedule the surgery when your husband is off work.  Another option is for you to hire a caretaker after the surgery.  Your plastic surgeon probably works with different caretakers who provide the service you need at a reasonable cost.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I think it is helpful to have someone watching you the first 24 hours for sure. After that most patients will want some help with daily tasks for the first few days at least.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds  
of tummy tuck procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's 
 website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can  
deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

I tell my patients that they need to have someone with them for the first 24 hours, you will be woozy from your anesthesia and it is possible you could fall, you should have assistance when getting out of bed. Check with your surgeons office, they can probably recommend someone who can come in and care for you. Good luck.

Shim Ching, MD · Answer

Ideally, you should have someone you trust for the first week, especially with a young child.  It may be very difficult to both recover from the surgery and care for your child while your husband is away.  It would be best for him to take off work for a week after your surgery.

William Sando, MD · Answer

Tummy tuck challenges are greatest the first 24 hours while learning how to navigate up out of and back into bed... so a helper is recommended. Afterward, help with a child includes judgments which can be a bit clouded by medications, and are very individualized. With wall repair (pregnancies stretch the wall) heavy lifting should be restricted for several weeks. After any surgery, especially tummy tuck, getting up and moving around are crucial for the safest and fastest recovery.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question. A personal exam and
consultation is always best.That said following surgery you will not be able to lift your children, do 
housework, and lift any heavy objects for at least 10 days. Having 
someone to help with these tasks is very important to your recovery.For more information regarding what to expect when considering a tummy tuck, please ready the following link below.Be sure to consult a plastic surgeon who is certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery, experienced in your procedure, and who has
an excellent reputation in your community.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

I would not consider a tummy tuck unless you have an adult around for a minimum of 48 hours. If your child is with you, you will need to arrange for child care full time for a week or more for the child's safety and welfare as you will be unable to care for any urgent or emergent situations regarding the little one.

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