Vacation, Work, Healing After The Abdominoplasty Surgery “How much time is needed after the abdomen stretching surgery before I can go on vacation, get on my feet and return to work?” When can I return to work after the Abdominoplasty surgery? Every patient experiences a different healing period after Abdominoplasty surgery. After 7-10 days we expect you to be able to return to your normal daily routines and return to work. A stretching is felt on the abdomen for the first few days and an uneasiness with walking is expected. After this amount of time, if there is no need for heavy phsyical activity, the patient may return to their job. When can I go on vacation after the Abdominoplasty surgery? After approximately 3-4 weeks you may go on vacation. After 3-4 weeks, physical activities can be done comfortably. When can I stand up again after the Abdominoplasty surgery? After the Abdominoplasty surgery patients can stand up on the same day.However, the stretching on the abdomen,experienced by patients, makes standing upright uncomfortable. Slowly after a few days patients start walking upright, and with every passing day, movement becomes easier. After approximately 7 days, the movement and standing returns to normal.