Question:
How soon can you move around after a tummy tuck
I am having surgery on Oct 1 for a tummy tuck. I have severe lymphedema in both of my legs. I cannot walk very well now and am afraid it will be much more difficult afterwards.Any suggestions would be very helpful. — Carol M. (posted on September 14, 2001)
September 14, 2001
I had a Tummy Tuck on 8/14/01. I had 18 pounds of skin removed. I am
happy to say that it was one of the easiest surgeries that I have ever had.
I was up and walking within a few hours and went home the next morning.
I could have gone home the same day and I would have been fine. I was sore
but no pain at all. I never got tired like I did with the RNY. I was
able to go shopping within a few days. I hope this helps.
— DeeDubbs
September 14, 2001
I "only" had 6 lbs of skin removed with my TT but had the same
experience as Donna. Was back to work in a week and had my neck lifted and
implants (breast) at the same time. My biggest problem with this procedure
was getting in and out of the surgical garment and finding one that fit and
supported the area properly. I'm tall (5'11") and long waisted and
they were too big or small or kept rolling down or otherwise irritate the
incision. Glad to be rid of "support garments" as they are a
giant pain in the tummy LOL. With my flat stomach now I see what normal
women see in thongs!
— Jill L.
September 17, 2001
I had my abdominoplasty on 9-5-01, almost 2 weeks ago. I am doing so much
better than I had expected. I was prepared. I had meals cooked and frozen
in advance, I had friends lined up to help the first 4 days at home, but I
think I would have been fine anyway. I had two drains in, one was removed
last week, the other will be removed next week. They are a pain. They're in
the way when showering, dressing, etc. But I can deal with it, and
personally while my "skin" weighed only 7 1/2 lbs (the surgeon
said with fluid, etc., I should expect a 10 lb weight loss)I would
definately do it again. I love the results! Good Luck!
— Lisa F.
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