Yes, I said it. And I’m saying it as someone who works with post-op bodies every single day. After a tummy tuck, your core will be OFF duty. No abs. No crunching. No sitting up normally. So how will you move? 👉 Your ARMS. Your SHOULDERS. Your UPPER BODY. You’ll be pushing yourself up from bed, chairs, toilets — everything — using your upper body strength. If you’re weak there, recovery will feel 10x harder. My advice before tummy tuck surgery: 💪Build upper body strength 🧘‍♀️Practice functiona