I appreciate your question very muchJust tell me operation as a fairly predictable recovery period. In the first few days after the surgery there will be some discomfort, there will be a need for you to hydrate well, and they were also be a need for you to ambulate. These are really important activities which will help you to heal faster, and much better, and avoid complications.After about 3 to 4 days, most of the pain from her tummy tuck will be gone. However you will likely be hunched over slightly, still need help to get in and out of bed, and it will be important for someone to stay with you for additional support. After about one week, you will likely feel about a 70 to 80% recovery and you will be more independent. It is unlikely that you will be driving yourself at that point.Once your recovery enters the second week, you should be completely done with any pain pills, you will likely only experience some soreness in the mornings, and some swelling in the evenings. However you will be getting along much better, moving in and out of bed by yourself, and likely thinking about driving and doing other normal activities around your house. By the time you reach the second week, you will likely be able to drive to work. At work, you’ll be able to do some normal activities such as answering the phone, taking notes, writing down or typing and generally getting around the office rather well. Heavy duty activity, such as lifting, and moving heavy items will not feel very good and will not be recommended by your doctor. If you have a desk job, you will likely feel pretty good at work. If you’re a nurse or someone who is very active at work you might need Another week before you feel closer to 100%.In the third and fourth week of your Recovery, you’ll feel more like yourself, be occasionally sore in the mornings and might require a little acetaminophen during the day, but overall you will be getting closer to 100%. You should be independent, and with a little luck maybe even start doing some light aerobic exercise with your doctors approval of course!Most patients, at this point begin to forget about discomfort and start focusing on their swelling. Swelling will be an ongoing issue for several months after the operation and I often will recommend that patient see a special massage therapist to bring the swelling down. Having a good diet which avoid alcohol, refined sugars, And fast food will be important for maintaining the progress that the tummy tuck has made for you. The final result of your operation with the current one year.
