Question:
What is the recovery time for a Tummy Tuck

Does anyone know how much time you need to take off work for a tummy tuck if you have a sedentary job.?    — Annette R. (posted on December 26, 2002)

December 26, 2002
Annette, Each person recovers at different rates... I had a panniculectomy on 12-12 and I was shopping at the mall on 12-14... I have recovered awesomely... I do not work I am a stay at home mom of a 4 yr old and I have been taking care of him just fine, I am just super careful not to do any lifting or straining... The only somewhat bothersome thing about this is the drains... I had two and it took a week and a half to get one out and I am hoping to get the other one out tomarrow (two weeks)... Now it is my understanding that if you have an abdomiplasty the recovery may be a bit more lengthy, due to the muscles being tightened up... feel free to e me personally if you have any questions...
   — Bonnie S.

December 26, 2002
I work in an office and I took off 3 weeks. However, I could have easily went back to work at 2 weeks.
   — Patty H.

December 26, 2002
I work in an office and I took off 3 weeks. However, I could have easily went back to work at 2 weeks.
   — Patty H.

December 26, 2002
I had my surgery five weeks ago. I could probably have gone back at three weeks, but would have waited four. I have just now begun moving normally at the fourth week.
   — twenc

December 29, 2002
I am waiting for insurance approval for a panniculectomy and hernia repair and my surgeon told me that I would probably be able to return to work after one week. I am an administrative assistant and I can sit as much (or walk as much) as I need during the work day. I was released to return to work at 12 days with my RNY. I probably could have gone back sooner, but I had my surgery in a town 3 hours from where I live and my surgeon had me stay around town for a week after I was released from the hospital (fortunately, I was able to stay with friends). Good luck to you.
   — Patty_Butler