Any one had a full Tummy Tuck?

paulwellerfan

Hi i was wondering if any one has had a full tummy tuck.?
i am due to have mine in september.
i was wondering how long it is before you can drive again.
( i dont wish to be told ask your doctor, as he has said everyone is different, i am looking for personal experiences.)
many thanks

browneyedbazzi

I don't have personal experience, but would suggest you check your insurance policy and perhaps talk to your insurer as well as some won't cover you for 6 weeks after major surgery.

Skyllo

You can only drive when you can do an emergency stop safely. It's the same for all major surgery - unfortunately your doctor is correct and it will vary! Maybe look on a cosmetic surgery forum to get a rough average?

pookiewn

I've just had a hysterectomy and was told that I shouldn't drive for at least six weeks after. Some insurance companies have been known to not cover for about two months. However they told me to practice without the car started to make sure it was comfortable and were able to perform emergency stops etc.
Four weeks on, still not comfortable to drive and mine was keyhole surgery. Hope this helps some

paulwellerfan

oh right so driving about 10 days post op is out the question then.

out of all the 1000's of people that are on this site has no one actually had a tummy tuck then?

paulwellerfan

btw i will be back at work a month after my op
so will HAVE to drive then at the latest.

DUTR

paulwellerfan wrote: »

oh right so driving about 10 days post op is out the question then.

out of all the 1000's of people that are on this site has no one actually had a tummy tuck then?

I can't speak for everyone, me? I just cut back on the rubbish food and over 2 stone lost since december 12th, 6 pack tummy and no need for a tuck :cool:
BMI went down from 31 to under 25 .

paulwellerfan

DUTR-I dont know wheather your a man or a woman.
but for me its NOT about loosing weight.
if your a woman you would be aware that women after having kids, some times have an over hang.
i had it when i was 8 stone and i have it now i am 10 stone.
its booked on the 3rd sept for having removed.
(Glad the diet thing worked for you )

picnic

i had a hysterectomy done few years ago and it was 6-7 weeks before I could drive, not long had key hole surgery for gall bladder removal and was driving after 3... I would def say that you WONT be driving after 10 days...
my advice is take it easy. this is major surgery you are having and its not just the external wound you need to think about.

hope your op goes well and good luck

paulwellerfan

thank you Picnic now thats helpful.