Stupid Question

[LaurenT626 0]

8 days post op and just lifted my sleeping daughter off the floor and put her down in her crib...

What are the risks of lifting after surgery..this doesnt cause your band to slip right?

Im a little nervous...:smile2:

[LoserHeather37 5]

I was given a 35 pound weight limit for 6 weeks post surgery. Be careful and if there is any question whether or not you should be doing something, call your doctor!!!

Good Luck!

[MrsShannonDennis 10]

Did your surgeon not tell you of workout restrictions? I know every doc is different. For me, I was told not to lift anything really until 2 weeks post op. 2 weeks post of I could start working out, lifting no more than 10 lbs. Then 3 weeks post op no more than 25 lbs, then at 4 weeks I had no restrictions.

[elcee 3,341]

It is possible that you could tear some of the stitches.I know someone that this happened to and she was in lots of pain.

You DO need to be careful.

[LaurenT626 0]

They just said no lifting over 20 lbs for a month..but thats near impossible with a toddler. I dont have any pain and I am trying so hard to be careful its just hard sometimes:(

[btrieger 21]

I threw a 37 pound bag of dog food over my shoulder the day after surgery (not thinking) and if hurt like a bitch but I didn't do any damage.

You should be fine as long as it don't hurt.