Recover time for Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift with Implants

Esmeralda · February 11, 2008

I am getting my Tummy Tuck and maybe a breast lift with Implants next week and I need to know for all the poeple who have already went through this process how long were they in actual pain and how long were they off of work?? I am taking 2 weeks off of work but wanted to know when did you start feeling normal again. I am excited yet nervous because I have 3 kids and I can't take to much time without being able to do my normal routine. Also I heard that a lift is much more painful that implants can that be true??? I need feed back really soon.

Thank you

losingjusme · February 11, 2008

Hi Esmeralda,

dunno your answer, but i wanted to invite you to the Feb/March 08 Plastics thread.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/february-march-08-plastics-48924/

Esmeralda · February 11, 2008

Thank you!!

SueAZ · February 11, 2008

I had a Tummy Tuck in 2005 and depending on how physcial your job is plan for at least 3 weeks. If you have a physcial job plan on even longer. With conbination surgeries recovery is longer. I had a breast reduction and sailed through it. Recovery slam dunk, the TT was longer and you have to to careful not to overdue, believe it or not it was easy to do.

HarleyNana · February 12, 2008

I had mine 4 weeks ago, and I'm leaving for vacation tomorrow, recovery was very easy for me, not so sure why, but I'm greatful, LOL.

Also had breast redu/lift as well and Lipo. That area is still tender.

Esmeralda · February 12, 2008

Harleynana,

How much time can you that it was uncomfortable where you could not move or really function and how would you comparte the pain?

HarleyNana · February 14, 2008

Well, actually, I was ok from the second day, I wasn't dancing a jig, but on day two, I cooked Dh a steak on the grill and folded the laundry. But i felt better moving. I was too scared to sit too long, too worried about blood clots, I truly believe, as I've posted before, being mobile, keeping on the move within the house premises helped me heal faster. My hardest times were when I showered, having to deal with those &((^*% drains

Once they were out, I was out and about on my own, I drove on the 5th day, and quit taking pain pills of any type on the Wed after my Monday surgery.

As to comparing the pain, it was more uncomfortable than painful. The Lipo is still tender, the tummy still pulls a little when I strech or reach up too high and the girls left me know if I've lifted more than I should.

Still not standing tall, hubby fusses at me all the time to hold my shoulders up, but after 58 years of leaning forward, well it's a hard bad habit to break.

Esmeralda · February 14, 2008

Harleynana thank you for response it really helps, I thought a lot more people would be replying to my post but it doesn't seem like it. Once again thanks!!

wish412 · February 15, 2008

I had a Tummy Tuck with muscle repair the first week of November, 2007, and here it is now 3 months later, and I wish I could say that it is just a memory, but NOT!! The pain was totally tolerable without meds after 2 days, but those drains gave me fits. I could not sleep in my bed for a couple of weeks, since the drains came out on day 10, and then I got some swelling and had to be drained a few days later. Not painful though, just a nuisance. I could stand up straight by Thanksgiving, as a matter of fact I had my family over for the day, but was so tired, and was bent nearly over by the end of the day. Each day got straighter, but the tiredness still continues to plague me. I feel fine, look great, just a sort of pale white color, and not enough energy to get my house cleaned. I really think it is the winter blues more than any thing else. I am sure you will do just fine, and you will LOVE your new body. We all heal different, so let us know how you are getting along. MIZBOO:lol:

losingjusme · February 15, 2008

Well, actually, I was ok from the second day, I wasn't dancing a jig, but on day two, I cooked Dh a steak on the grill and folded the laundry. But i felt better moving. I was too scared to sit too long, too worried about blood clots, I truly believe, as I've posted before, being mobile, keeping on the move within the house premises helped me heal faster. My hardest times were when I showered, having to deal with those &((^*% drains :smile:
Once they were out, I was out and about on my own, I drove on the 5th day, and quit taking pain pills of any type on the Wed after my Monday surgery.

As to comparing the pain, it was more uncomfortable than painful. The Lipo is still tender, the tummy still pulls a little when I strech or reach up too high and the girls left me know if I've lifted more than I should.

Still not standing tall, hubby fusses at me all the time to hold my shoulders up, but after 58 years of leaning forward, well it's a hard bad habit to break.

Harley,

your experience gives me hope! :crying: im SUCH a chicken... loathe pain, but i dont wanna be a wimp. :thumbup: only 2 more weeks!! GAHHHHH!!!!

HarleyNana · February 15, 2008

LJM if it was all that bad I would tell you for sure, but I swear, I was off all pain meds by day two. Dealing with the drains was by far worse than the pain itself. Plus, once you take off the compression garment the first few times, be ready to grab a chair or seat, because I got soo woosy, thought I was going to pass out.

You'll be fine. I was just telling a friend today, I'll be glad when all the swelling is really gone so I'll know what size clothes to buy, LOL.

Esmeralda · February 15, 2008

Harleynana did you feel that way from pain or what was the reason you felt woosy when you would take off teh compression garment?? I am due to have surgery on Thursday the 21 and I am starting to feel stressed.

HarleyNana · February 16, 2008

E..I think it was from removing the compression garment, and the rush of blood made me dizzy and almost pass out. It was NOT from pain, just a very weird feeling.

VegasGrace · February 16, 2008

Had the same procedures done at the same time... was a few weeks. The lapband was a breeze compared to the Tummy Tuck and implants! I felt like I had died for the first few days.