How to Make the Most of Your Tummy Tuck Recovery Time
Although one of the less exciting parts of getting a tummy tuck is the waiting period in between your procedure and when you can start to get back to your regular routine, there are some ways to make the most of your newfound free time. Follow these three tummy tuck recovery tips to help make the time fly by.
1. Catch Up on Your Favorite Shows
You know that Netflix series that everyone’s been telling you to watch, but you’ve never had the time to start? Why not use your tummy tuck recovery to sit back, relax andbinge-watch a show or two?Or if you’re more of a reader, visit your local library and/or load up your e-reader with a few of the top books on your reading list and have at it.
2. Work from Home
[pullquote]Most people are usually back to work within about 2 weeks of getting a tummy tuck.*[/pullquote]
If your employer will allow it, working from home could let you gradually start back to work sooner. Even if you are able to telecommute, try not to put in full workdays at first.Chip away at small, stress-free tasks to still give your body enough time to comfortably recover after abdominoplasty.
3.Schedule Some Quality Time
If you’re the type of person who’s always on the go and you feel like you never see friends or family, much less spend time with them, use your tummy tuck recovery period to your advantage. Catch up on some much-needed quality time with your kids, spouse and friends once you’re feeling up to a few visitors.
*This information is for education only, and is not meant as a guarantee of results. Your results may vary.