Tummy Tuck recovery and assitance from husband??

Question

Im scheduled Nov 9 for one and am curious about the extent of help I will need from my husband. We have 3 kids (littlest ones are 1 and 2 1/2). I plan 7 days off of work, plus the weekend. A total of 11 days before I go back. Is it enough time?

Answer 1

Hi - I just had a tummy tuck and hip liposuction in July, so I can share my experience. (I'm a teacher, so I did mine on summer vacation.)

I would give yourself at least 2 solid weeks off of work. The main reason for this is that you are going to have to get the "drains" out before you really get the majority of your mobility back, and that will probably be a week right there. (Once those are out, you feel MUCH BETTER.) The other reason is that you will be hunched over (not like a little old lady, but enough for people to realize that you are hunched over) and that will hurt your back and cut down on your walking for extensive lengths. I guess if you have a "desk job" it would be okay, but you will be walking around a bit slower nevertheless, and you won't be able to pick up heavy things or bend over at your waist. I went to a wedding 18 days after my surgery, and people could not tell that I had the surgery. But if it was a week earlier, I would not have gone. So, I think 11 days is a little early, and my doctor said my recovery rate was extraordinary.

As far as "help" goes for the children, I have 3 year old twins, and my mother came and stayed with us for a week to help. You will not be able to pick them up, and my husband had to do A LOT more with them while I was recovering. Especially the first few days while I was still on the meds. You also cannot drive while on the meds (probably about a week.) Don't get me wrong, I didn't think the pain was bad, but you just will not be as mobile. BUT GET UP AND MOVING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE! It helps speed up the recovery.

Hope this helped. I had a great experience and I'm thrilled with the results. It is a major surgery, so don't expect to be walking perfectly upright in a week. But it was worth every penny...

Feel free to contact me if you have anymore specific questions!

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Answer 3

I haven't had a tuck, but another surgery, and would say yes, 11 days should be ample.

Make sure your husband knows how sore you are going to be and the amount of rest you need. Basically, he and you switch roles for 11 days, or more ideally, 6 days.

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Answer 4

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