How soon can I cook after surgery?

Hi,Assuming you are a home cook and not working in a professional kitchen, you can cook whenever you feel up to it as long as you follow any weight restrictions, etc. recommendation by your plastic surgeon. For safety, you should not be cooking while on pain medications. Thanks for the question.

Basic activity of daily living can generally, and slowly be resumed anywhere from 3-5 days after.  Unless you are into some kind of high-intensity cooking that I don't know about,  And sounds fascinating.Best of luck!
Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Dear Dee,   It is not clear from your question if you had surgery already or you are scheduled to have one. In any event,  it is critical that you follow your surgeon's post operative instruction, to avoid complications or getting sub optimal result.    In my practice, my patients are not allowed to do any strenuous activity for 6 weeks. You most likely will need to take narcotic pain medications for 3-4 days after surgery, so during that period of time it will be prudent not to cook.  After that period of time you can cook, however , avoid lifting anything heavier than 5-10 pounds.   Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures of tummy tuck in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent ans attractive with flat stomach, tight and youthful skin, nice belly button, good body posture and low scar.                                    Best of luck,                                                    Dr Widder

Hi! You should be able to prepare non- extensive meals within days of surgery. No strenuous activities including entertaining for about 4 weeks. Please review with your surgeon. 

Dear momma Dee,Thank you for your question. This all depends on how you are feeling as you heal. It will probably be a few weeks before you feel like you can stand completely upright, and be on your feet for a bit. You may also be taking pain medications, which can make you uneasy while standing or being on your feet. You may be able to do some light cooking for yourself, but any serious cooking will probably take a few weeks to get back into. Best of luck with your healing!

This is a difficult question to answer with a specific timeframe because much will depend on how you are feeling as you heal.  I would estimate it will be at least a few weeks before you’re comfortable doing any serious cooking. Realize that you might be on some pain medication and have difficulty standing fully upright the first few weeks after surgery. Many patients also have some back pain. It’s best to take it easy for the first few weeks and let others cook for you. Best wishes.

You will be able to make simple meals within days of your surgery. However, you should limit more strenuous cooking for at least 3 weeks. Consult with your surgeon as he/she knows the scope of the surgery and the specifics about you. 

For my patients, I usually let them go back to light duty within several days, but I would avoid taking pain meds at that point. Best to ask your surgeon.

Hi Momma Dee, That depends on the type of surgery . You have not mentioned that. Cooking involves movement of arms and standing for a small time in a day . Light cooking  can be done very next day theorectically, except when you are not able to , because of discomfort of surgery .