I had a tummy tuck done 9 days ago. When will I be able to stand up straight again?

Ive gained a new respect and patience for older folks who have to walk hunched over real slow with canes cuz its been 9 days since my tummy tuck and i still cant stand up completely straight. Is this normal? I see my doctor again in 4 days to get my tubes out so i will ask him this question but just thought someone out there might have some info. to give.

I paid $5300.00

You are usually able to walk immediately after surgery and is in fact encouraged to do so 3 or 4 times per day for 1 to 2 minutes each time. However, you will more than likely not be able to stand up straight, more of a hunched over type of posture. The skin of the abdomen will be quite tight and you are usually instructed to remain bent over at least 45 degrees for the first 4 to 5 days after surgery. Patients will often note some back discomfort due to the 45 degree positioning for 4 to 5 days after surgery so ask your surgeon about muscle relaxants or valium.

The drains that have been placed will generally be removed 4 to 14 days after surgery. At the end of 4 days the patient may begin to straighten up and by six days post-op may or may not be fully straight. You should take it easy for at least two weeks after surgery. While the drains are in, you will be on bed rest with a very small amount of walking as outline above. However if your drains are in for an extended amount of time, you will of course not be expected to sit in bed all day. An abdominal pressure garment may be placed around you during one of your post-operative appointments and you may be instructed to wear this for 3 to 6 weeks.

Some swelling and discoloration are normal but generally this is minimal. Of course this is dependent upon the individual.

HOW MUCH DID U PAY?

i had a c-section 3 1/2 months ago-i know its not the same thing, but it took me about 2 weeks to be able to stand straight, 3-a month to be able to walk faster than a turtle, and i still occasionally have to give my stomach some support-i still feel bits of pain in my incision.

that's disgusting!!

Yes! that's completly normal...i can tell u by experience with ma mom cuz she did it too...and she couldn't walk normal for more than 3 wks. Those tubes i know it hurts too like a freak...lol. So try to be patient with ur self cuz the more u rush ur self the more will hurts...ok. I also was ma mom home nurse it i stay at home with her for a week and that mess up ma college enrollments cuz i miss all those days of class for her. But now she all good and i got graduated it on Agost of last year...so that sugery is worties but is too painful...lol. Well i hope that my advices make u feel better of your self...ok. Take care and i hope u like the results...ok.