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How long is the recovery time for a Tummy Tuck and a breast lift? I'm only 4 months out from vsg, but I'm assuming I'm going to need these.

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Surgeons don't recommend these until around 2 years post op as that's when your weight would stabilize.

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Tummy Tuck is longer than breast lift. I don't remember exactly but TT is about 4 weeks to feel comfortable. Get your surgery when you are ready, 2 years, that sounds extreme. Your weight could be up or down regardless of time frame.

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My plastic surgeon and VSG doc said plastics are o.k. At one year out. Just had my TT this past Thursday and i've taken 2weeks off from wirk. I hope I'll be able to go back by then!

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I will be 7 months out on the 15th. I am 16 lbs below goal weight and I am having plastics on this tues. I also am an industrial maintenance technician (far, far from a desk job), and I went to two different doctors & they said I would be ok to go back to work in two weeks... Oh, and I'm having a TT, breast lift/implant, mini-arm lift.

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I will be 7 months out on the 15th. I am 16 lbs below goal weight and I am having plastics on this tues. I also am an industrial maintenance technician (far' date=' far from a desk job), and I went to two different doctors & they said I would be ok to go back to work in two weeks... Oh, and I'm having a TT, breast lift/implant, mini-arm lift.[/quote']

Will you please post an update on your healing schedule and if you are able to go back after 2 weeks? I am looking forward to a TT and breast augmentation as soon as I can afford it. :)

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Thanks for all the info everyone! I'm 35-40 lbs until goal and am assuming I'm going to need a Tummy Tuck and at least a breast lift. A friend of mine got her insurance to pay for her tummy tuck, I'm not quite sure how though. That would always be nice.

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