How much time do you take off from work?

cme
on 12/27/09 3:47 am, edited 12/27/09 3:48 am - Lyman, ME

I am thinking about ( dreaming about) A breast lift with implant, and a tummy tuck. I work in retail and do a lot of lifting ( not heavy) and shifting, I am on my feet a lot. Is 3 weeks off enough time? I am new to this job and do not want to take off any more time then needed, but also if I put this kind of money into surgery I want time to heal properly.
Thanks

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M B.
on 12/27/09 6:00 am, edited 12/27/09 6:00 am - Warrensburg, MO

RNY on 01/09/07

Three weeks would probably be enough to return to work with NO lifting. Hopefully they will work with you in that regard. Of course, your surgeon will have an opinion on this and I would heed his advice :)

Marilyn
Weight at Consult - 247 / Goal weight - 145
Current weight 158
BMI - 24
Height 5'8"
Anchor cut tummy tuck on 11/12/09

Leslie T.
on 12/27/09 7:29 am - Northern, KY

RNY on 05/05/08

I just had a tummy tuck and brachioplasty (3 weeks ago), and at 3 weeks out I am allowed to go back to work (I have an office job) and lift up to 15 pounds. I have a friend that had a breast lift and implant done before my surgery. Where her implant was placed below the muscle she was still very sore weeks after her surgery.

Don't get me wrong I am sore due to swelling, but not the same kind of muscle sore she experienced in her chest. The best person to answer this for you will be your PS at your consult. In the mean time we will all chime in with our two cents :)

Best of luck and keep us posted!!!!

Leslie

RNY 5/2008 180 pounds lost from highest weight. TT and arms done 12/2009

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HolliBeth1
on 12/27/09 9:35 am - Millbrook, AL

RNY on 08/31/06

I had a TT, BL/BA under muscle and inner thigh lift on Dec. 16th. I can lift 5 pounds...not having pain just soreness. On days where I do a lot...drive, clean, stand...I pay for it that night. I ran/walked 1 to 2 miles a day for 1 month, tripled my Vitamin C and did the Arnica and Bromelain regimen before...the more you prepare your body, the better the recovery will be.... I also increased protein before and now. Hope that helps......Holli

Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson

(deactivated member)
on 12/28/09 3:43 am

Holli, I had my implants under the muscle too; I know you are only a few weeks out, but do you like your new breast?

Sherline

HolliBeth1
on 12/28/09 9:35 am - Millbrook, AL

RNY on 08/31/06

Girl....yes...I LOVE them! It will be 2 weeks tomorrow and I still CANNOT believe they are mine!!! I think they are beautiful!

Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson

(deactivated member)
on 12/28/09 11:05 am

RNY on 12/18/06

i had tummy tuckand breast implants i took off about 6 weeks i could of been fine to go back if i worked in an office and sat alot but i work in the medical field and do alot of lifting pushing and pulling and cleaning. take as much time as u feel needed your dr will provide the note and your job must cooperate with your dr..

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