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So my banding day is rapidly approaching and I'm wondering. I have a small puppy to attend to after surgery. Will I be able to pick him up after the surgery? I mean not immediately after...but at least like a few days after? What I mean by pick up is like taking him out to pee or to get on the couch. He's about 10 pounds.

Yes no?

If no....what will happen if I do?

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They told me I could not lift anything over 10 lbs. The first thing I asked after that was if I could pick up my cat, he's about 11 lbs. They said it should be fine, but nothing more than that. Hope this helps.

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I think they mean like straining to lift like boxes and stuff. Cause I can't just not pick my dog up. :/ My mom is only going to be helping care for me the day of the surgery and that night.

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They never told me how much I should not lift after surgery. I'm a vet tech and I went back to work 1 week post op and I kept my maximum to lifting 20 lb animals. I had not problems. 10 lbs you should be fine

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I was told not to lift more than 5 lbs for two weeks postop. At my 2 week appointment, he cleared me for 10 lb. I would check with your surgeon and go by his recommendation.

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i was told not 5 lbs too. i didn't wnat to puck up anything either cause i hurt so bad

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I was told 15 lbs. till 6 weeks post op. I wouldn't think your puppy would be a problem but it will also depend on how fast you heal, how much you hurt, and especially what your Dr. says. Does he have a nurse or support team you can call/email?

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