Question:
What is the hospital/recovery time for Tummy tuc? Just found out I may qualify

   — jiggers (posted on May 18, 2000)

May 18, 2000
I had hernia repair surgery and a tummy tuck done at the same time. I was in the hospital for 4 days. My recovery time was about 6 weeks.
   — Debbie D.

May 18, 2000
Hi there .... I was in the hospital overnight ... out of work for about a week. Good Luck Mary Anne
   — Mary Anne M.

May 18, 2000
Jan, I cannot answer your question but I would like to know how you found out you were qualified? I am interested in the same procedure myself. If you get the time I would love to talk with you about the surgery. My email address is: [email protected] GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!
   — Nicole D.

May 18, 2000
I had hernia repair and abdominoplasty 2 weeks ago. I was supposed to be outpatient (no way as someone else already said) and was actually in for 2 days which I think was at least a day or 2 too few. Pain management is the issue. I was on a morphine PCA up until about 3 hours before they sent me home. I was taking 2 and 3 percocets every 2-3 hours for the first 4 days after I got home. I also had them add toradol shots that I gave myself at home which helped alot. It was a good week postop before I could go more than 4-5 hours with no pain med. Sorry if I am scaring you--but I think it is good to be prepared. I found this surgery much more painful than the original one. I also went home with 2 Jackson pratt drains in that were in for 10 days. But I would do it again in a heartbeat. The results are amazing and I am so glad I did it. Good luck and feel free to write me if you have any questions---
   — Cheryl W.