Dr. Kearney’s tummy tuck patients are usually sent home on the same day of their surgery. Patients are provided with a pain pump (a device that continuously delivers pain medication to help alleviate discomfort) to take home with them. Drains will also be present to let any blood or other fluids drain out of the incision area; they usually come out within seven to 10 days. Most patients can return to work in 10 to 14 days.