Back to Work after Panni + Abdominoplasty

[livvsmum 2,368]

I'm returning to work tomorrow (just half days til next week) after my panni & abdominoplasty. I'm so not ready for this, but I guess I have to eventually. I can't say there's still pain per se......maybe a little incision pain on my hips, but a tightness & soreness in my muscles that were repaired that is hardest. I just remember how drained I was at the end of the day when I went back after the sleeve. I only took 2 weeks then and probably could have used 3. For this I took 3 weeks and could have used 4. lol. Anyway. Me=Super Nervous.

Any tips for returning to work after this for those who had it done? I'm open to any and all advice!!

[barbb3 115]

I haven't had it done but good luck! I hope everything goes well!

[browneyedgirl1981 32]

Good luck! I wish I was at goal and could have this done. I hope you get the answers to your questions.

[BethinPA 305]

I guess it is a bit late now to respond, and I hope you made the transition well. I worked half days for 2 weeks after my lower body lift, and even then I did the minimum both at work and at home. It takes time to get your mojo back, be patient with yourself.

[Queen of Crop 1,103]

Hi ladies...still thinking about this...but I'm wondering two things....at 61, am I too old to reap the benefits (my saggy skin isn't horrible but I still hate it) and how long did you have to wear the compression garments?

[BethinPA 305]

Hi ladies...still thinking about this...but I'm wondering two things....at 61, am I too old to reap the benefits (my saggy skin isn't horrible but I still hate it) and how long did you have to wear the compression garments?

I'm not the best one to answer this, because I've had complications- I developed a seroma and am still wearing compression garments 5 months later! But generally I believe it is surgeon preference, and for at most 3 months.

[livvsmum 2,368]

Hi ladies...still thinking about this...but I'm wondering two things....at 61, am I too old to reap the benefits (my saggy skin isn't horrible but I still hate it) and how long did you have to wear the compression garments?

You are definitely not too old!!! You've done all this work on yourself, finish the process!!! When I went for my 1 month post op visit, the surgeon said I could switch over to just Spanx and get rid of my ab binder, which some days I do. But for the most part, I am still wearing BOTH spanx and my ab binder. They keep the Fluid build up and swelling down. I've heard the longer you wear them (to a certain point) the better the results. I figured I've only got one shot at this so what the heck. I had a LOT of muscle repair work in my abs, so to be honest, I'm more comfortable in my binder than not because it gives me the extra support my weak and sore muscles need.

I've been back to work for about 2.5 weeks now and started back 1/2 days. That helped. The first week was rough, but it has gotten progressively better. I do fine now. Just some soreness in my ab muscles.