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Whether you're having a partial or complete tummy tuck, the area that's operated on will be stitched and bandaged. It's very important to follow all your surgeon's instructions on how to care for the bandage in the days following surgery. I don't mean to sound crass or rude but why don't you try it the old fashion way (that's my suggestion). You could save yourself money and see results in 3 to 6 months if you stick to a plan. What makes you think a tummy tuck is the answer ... I know 2 nurses who had tummy tucks and 1 year later; well you guessed it. The discipline has got to come anyway to insure success. TYVIN, I wish there was an alternative, but my issue is loose skin from the stretching of pregnancies, not really fat. Take at LEAST 2 weeks off from work- 4 is ideal, but 2 weeks is mandatory. You won't be able to do basic tasks during this time without at least some help, so plan on it ahead of time Find someone to care for you. How long you are off work depends on your occupation. If you do clerical work (i.e. stockbroker, teacher, or programmer), you can return to work when you feel up to it. This usually takes about two to three days. Re: How long were you out of work? by SuzieQ219 " Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:10 am Good Morning - I went back at 2.5 weeks for 1/2 days the 1st week (this past week), and now next week at 3.5 weeks I will go back full time. An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a procedure to remove loose or excess skin resulting from pregnancy, weight gain and poor elasticity of the skin. The procedure includes removing most of the fat and skin between your navel and public area, tightening the connective tissue in the abdominal area and repositioning your belly button. All tummy tucks come see me for follow-up at 6 days post-op and many are driving themselves and are ready to return to work. The normal range of days to take off work is 6-10 days depending on how much skin removal was performed and the amount of muscle repair. All tummy tucks should be at their normal routine by 2 weeks or so. A tummy tuck procedure involves making an incision just above the pubic hair line, removing the excess skin and fat, and tightening the abdominal muscle. The recovery time for a tummy tuck varies for each individual, but generally takes at least 6-8 weeks. In for Tummy Tuck general you need to be ambulatory from day one. By the second week you will be comfortable, and by the end of the third week you can be active. Most patients can go back to work by the second week with no heavy activity. Back in the gym in 4-6 weeks. Liposuction recovery depend on the volume and number of areas. But count on two weeks. The Tummy Tuck is a complete system and you will only get results if you use all three parts of the system. You can just use the belt by itself for an instant slimming effect, but it will not produce any fat burning results on its own. Query: how long are you off work with a tummy tuck
You are off work with a tummy tuck about two to three days.