Lifting little ones in and out of the stroller, highchair, tub or car seat lifting groceries out of the cart and into the car and cabinets moving furniture around to run the vac-all these activities must be done by someone else while you’re recovering. Find what works for you and get that extra sleep! Learn more about the factors that can affect getting a good night’s sleep after surgery in this study published in Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology. Sleep is Mother Nature’s healer! Some of my patients find that a recliner gives them the best sleep, while others discover that tucking a pillow beneath their knees is adequate. Taking time off from work and avoiding strenuous activities are even more important if your tummy tuck surgery was combined with other surgeries as part of a mommy makeover.
If you have a job that involves lifting, you’ll need to either take more time away from work or be temporarily reassigned to a position with no lifting.
You’re going to want a minimum of one week to recover most of my tummy tuck patients find that 10 to 14 days is even better. Knowing how many of my patients are considering this procedure, I’m sharing these tips to make recovery even easier! Get Time Off Most of them wish they’d taken the plunge earlier than they did. Indiana tummy tuck patients at my plastic surgery practice come from throughout the Schererville, Merrillville, and Valparaiso area and love their results.
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