Question:
Is there anyone out there post-op lower body lift or TT w/ mastopexy?

I'm scheduled for a lower body lift and mastopexy on the 16th and need to know what to expect regarding recovery. Will I be able to care for my 3 young children (6, 3 and 3) at 6 or 7 days out? I only have f/t help for that long. I'd like to go back to work 2 or 3 weeks out. Is that overly optomistic? My surgeon say's 'no', but she hasn't gone through it :) Please share your experiance w/ me! I'm worried! Thank you!    — mom2jtx3 (posted on January 8, 2003)

January 8, 2003
I can;t really give you a sound answer, as I haven't had the surgery yet . But I am scheduled for a lower body lift & full abdominoplasty on 01/24. The doc says I should be able to go back to work after two weeks. I don't have kids, but I imagine caring for them is tougher on the body than my desk job. Do you have some family, or friends that may be able to help at least some of the time after your full time help is gone? Good Luck with the PS!
   — PaulaM

January 8, 2003
Take care of two 3 year olds, no one person can do that, lol! I had an inner thigh lift and abdominoplasty and went back to school in a week, wouldn't really recomend it though. I have a four year old, three at that time. The worst thing is if you need to lift them for any reason, like getting them in a car seat, you will need help. If Tiffany wanted held, I would just sit down and then let her climb onto my lap and try to take care of it that way. I had my mastopexy done last week and to me it hurts worse than the abdominoplasty did, more soreness. You are going to need help for at least a week, but your 6 year old will be a big help.
   — cindy Q.