I'm considering surgery on my tummy since I've lost most of my weight. Can anyone tell me how much down time to expect?

Like most things in life, different people, different experiences. Personally, I had abdominoplasty back in May 2009 and I was not feeling up to much of anything for the first week. AFter that, gradually added activities. I wasn't working then, but could have probably returned to a desk job after two weeks. However, the surgery zapped my energy big time.

It's definitely worth it. I didn't feel like I'd lost the weight until that pannus was gone.

Best wishes to you.

Sue

Thanks so much!

I agree, that first week was hard and I was worthless. Spent my day in our recliner asleep. Plus that first week I had to walk with a walker. The second week was a bit better, but still rough. I finally started feeling like myself between week 2 and 3.

Crazy how that skin really held me back. I am now more comfortable in my own skin and actually feel skinny.

Thanks, I'm glad you love your results!

What is dificult is accounting for any hiccups that might arise.

Im a month out from my surgery. I had a reaction to anitbodics about 4 days out. I broke out in hives and itched like crazy. I took almost a week for it to completely settle down.

I had two drains flanked on my hips. My right drain came out ~ 1 week later. Though my left was still putting out a fair amount. It was kept in there for a few weeks more. The drains can limit you becuase of aggrivating it.

Once both drains were removed, i gained alot freedom. Still down on energy and tight sore, but love my new tummy.

I would take 3 weeks off from work depending what you do.