Walking frame after TT?

I have had patients use them, and they are very inexpensive to either buy or lease from a  medical supply store. They are especially useful for patients who have back issues, because after a tummy tuck it is normal to walk bent over at first...this can throw some patients' back into spasm or cause muscle soreness. A walker helps prevent that by taking stress off the back and allowing patients to support their upper body with their arms.They are also useful in helping you getting up from bed.

I don't recommend walking frames in my practice. Not at all. It plants the seed of "disability" in patients. The use of walkers tends to prolong recovery because patients rely on them longer than they should. It delays standing upright. The sooner you stand up straight, the sooner your back pain is alleviated. Walkers also take up space when walking and thus limit mobility. Mobility is key in decreasing the risk of blood clots, which have the potential to be deadly.