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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?

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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

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Thanks so much!

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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.

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Thanks, I'm glad you love your results!

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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.

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