Post-op Tummy Tuck Rehab

The Guidance & care you need post-op

There is no denying it, post-op rehab for tummy tuck, mommy makeover, or any surgical procedure for that matter is NOT a walk in the park. Recovery can be really intense and hard mentally, emotionally, and physically. The temporary restrictions and limitations can be really difficult to navigate, especially if you are also trying to fulfill your normal life roles at the same time. Although this is not recommended, sometimes that’s how it goes.

Let the professional help you in what they are trained to do best- make your post-operative recovery as easy and stress-free as possible. It’s our duty! We know all the tips and tricks to help with positioning, transfers out of a chair, bed, or passenger seat.

PT’s know all of the cool equipment/tools that can be life savers when you’re in the thick of recovery and can’t lift, bend, twist, or exercise. We can teach you how and recommend you things that will be oh so helpful during this difficult time.

Especially when you have pain post-op at the incision when you cough, laugh, or sneeze :(

If you think about it, it’s 6 weeks of doing nothing- (which is actually a super long time!) why suffer through it when you can be working on some very important things that will help in your recovery process. And get this- it’s SAFE to do during this time.

Phase 1

-Begin to regain feeling/sensation back to your tummy/pubic area

-Begin to restore your pelvic floor function and mobility (yes this was affected with surgery)

-Begin to renew your body with lymphatic drainage massage techniques that will help your body regulate the swelling that is occurring in the abdomen.

See what I did there? R3 .. mobile physical therapy! ;)

Okay- so that’s phase 1 of post-op rehab… but what about when you get cleared to actually return to exercise around the 6 week mark, depending on your surgeon of course!

Phase 2

Please understand that just because you are cleared to do anything, doesn’t mean your body is ready or strong enough for it. Just because you had a tummy tuck / mommy makeover, doesn’t mean your abdominal muscles are all of the sudden strong. One of the results of the procedure is a corrected/restored pressure system- back to what it was like pre-babies. This is FABULOUS! But that doesn’t you now understand how to manage the pressure in your abdomen, pelvic floor, and core, OR mean your muscle fibers all the sudden have all the endurance and strength in the world, right?!

We need to work on this progressively, and that’s where I come in! Returning women back to exercise pain-free, leak free, and with body awareness is so rewarding!

Need help getting through the post-op journey after a tummy tuck or mommy makeover so you can get back to barre, pilates, running, or whatever your favorite way to move is?! Book a free discovery call with me!