How soon after banding can we lift heavy items?

[zeniada 9]

I was in the ER last night with my son and he feel asleep and when they finally called us in i had to wake the poor dude up I felt bad cuz i really wanted to carry him but didnt know if I should, he weighs about 55lbs and didnt know if that would be too much to lift 5 weeks post op...

Does anyone know when we can start lifting things and how much we should not lift?

[lovemysgt 4]

i was told after surgery i couldn't lift 10 lbs and up for about it think was 6 to 8 weeks

[ElfiePoo 109]

I routinely lift 25# and more in my warehouse and was told no more than 5 lbs for the first two weeks after surgery, then no more than 10# until 8 weeks after surgery.

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[BetsyB 9]

Check with your doctor. I was cleared for exercise without restriction after my 4-week check.