Question:
tummy tuck post op limitations?

I am going in for huge hernia/abdominoplasty on Monday. What limitations will there be when I get home? Were you able to go up/down stairs? Any tips for the recovery time at home? I am much more apprehensive about this surgery than I was the bypass, Dr says 5-6 hour procedure. 4/14/03--370/209/150    — Wendy G. (posted on January 8, 2004)

January 8, 2004
EASY is the name of the game. This surgery is far more intense than LAP-RNY. I had belt lipectomy on Dec 22nd. Still have one drain in me and the muscles still are not healed. Dont mean to make you nervous. My surgery took almost 6 hours as well. Just do your best, take it VERY slow. Your body will know its limitations, believe me. Good luck to you.
   — Steve B.