When can I lift a 30lb toddler after a full tummy tuck with muscle repair? (photo)

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent surgery. Most patients are cleared to perform heavy lifting (including children) four to six weeks following a tummy tuck, Please discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon for recommendations regarding what you should and should not be doing. Good luck with your recovery.

After
tummy tuck surgery, I advise the patients to take two weeks off from work. The
patients may return to work, but may not engage in any strenuous activity. At
two months, the patients start low impact cardio. At three months they can
engage in more strenuous physical activity. If anything hurts or causes
swelling, we ask them to back off somewhat. I prefer the patients to stay in
town for two weeks if they from more than 2-3 hours away. I do not allow
patients to fly before 2 to 3 weeks at the very minimum.

Thank you for your question.From your picture it looks as if you have healed very well and have a good result following surgery.We normally recommend 6 weeks following surgery as a good time to start lifting again. It is important to listen to your body though and slow down if your tummy muscles become sore.