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

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