To acquire a six-pack after stomach tuck surgery, you must workout. First and foremost, it is critical that you complete the healing process without incident. On average, this process takes between 2 and 6 weeks. During this time, it is important to eat well and stay hydrated. In addition, it is recommended that you exercise at least once per day. Stomach muscles are part of your body's core group. These muscles play an important role in maintaining proper posture and providing stability to the torso. If you suffer from abdominal fat, then these muscles will be constantly tight because they are always on guard against being stretched. Tummy tucks will tear these muscles apart which is why they need to be re-educated about good nutrition and fitness habits. After a tummy tuck, your surgeon will most likely recommend some form of physical therapy to help restore the muscles to their normal state. It is important not to try and lift anything heavy or do any kind of exercise until given the all-clear by your doctor. Otherwise, you could make things worse by pulling muscles together or causing trauma to the incision sites. Once you're healthy again, you can start working out harder and heavier than you did before your surgery. But, only do so if you feel comfortable doing so with no pain signals coming from within your abdomen.