Can I Work from Home at a Desk 3 Days After a TT?

It really depends on a few factors. It depends on your energy level and on how aggressive your surgeon is as well. My patients re pretty sore after and even spend two nights in a recovery care facility so doing desk work on day three is usually hard to do...And then the pain medication as well...So I would say in most cases probably no and with my patients since I tend to be a bit more on the aggressive side...doubtful!

While I generally tell patients to avoid sitting upright in chairs for the first week after their surgery, you may be able to depending on your rate of recovery and your surgeon's instructions. Please follow them for the best surgical outcome.

With your surgeons approval, you should be able to do some desk work. But don't push yourself, increase work gradually, be sure to get up and ambulate (walk) once an hour. Everyone recovers differently so you will have to see how you feel.

Everyone recovers at their own pace, but there are some guidelines regarding returning to work after surgery. First and foremost, it is important to be off of your pain medicines prior to returning to work to avoid injury (especially driving) and poor decisions (office work). Additionally, each surgery is done slightly differently and your surgeon will be in the best position to advise you regarding limitations. It is important to allow adequate time to recover for best results.

Hello,

Thank you for the question.  The recovery after a tummy tuck procedure depends on several factors including each individuals discomfort tolerance, whether abdominal wall tightening is performed, the extent of the tummy tuck procedure, etc.  If you feel like you are a fairly tough individual working at a desk from home 3 days after a tummy tuck is possible but I suspect the length of time at work and productivity will be reduced.  You must also keep in mind that your priority is to heal so hydration, rest, and proper movement and abdominal binder wearing should be performed diligently.

All the best,

Dr Remus Repta