How strict were you on the NO LIFTING?

time2bandme · 03-30-2008, 08:57 AM

I"m have surgery 4-23, hubby is taking 7 days of leave, and I have my Mom nearby. I have a 4 yr old, (won't be lifting her) and a nine month old. She's about 20lbs. I for sure won't lift anything for a week, but after that, could I pick her up out of her crib? Out of the high chair? I feel like I pick her up often, she's crawling and getting into things, so yeah it's about 50 times a day! I'm just wanting to prepare the best way, to tell my Mom what exactly she'll need to be helping with and for how long....so how long did you all wait?

eenerms · 03-30-2008, 09:11 AM

Everyone is different. I treated it like my gallbladder surgery and was exercising within the week(not hard) You do what you are able to do. Doesn't help does it?

***Susan*** · 03-30-2008, 10:14 AM

The best thing to do is have this exact conversation with your doctor and see what he/she suggests is best for you.

LiseSeattle · 03-30-2008, 10:16 AM

i don't have kids...but 2 20lb dogs. I didn't feel "good" about lifting them until 2 weeks out - but at that point I was a lifting machine! i think it's all about what works for you and what your doc says is right.

Jessyca · 03-31-2008, 12:34 PM

I have a 8 month old, 4 and 6 year old as well. I got banded on 3/17/08. My dr told me nothing heavier than 10 lbs for the first week, then add 5 pounds each week thereafter. However, the help wore out after week one and my husband had to go away for three days during week 2. So badically I just followed the lifting regulations for one week. Then at my 10 day post-op appt, my Dr said lifting the baby (20lbs and carrier) was fine. Hope that helps....

abeaher · 03-31-2008, 01:10 PM

I have a 30 lb 15 month old boy and 2 other kids that are too big to pick up, but I was lifting the baby in and out of bed and the tub less than 1 week out. I had NO other options, but I dont think I would suggest it.