Recovery Question

emily5000 · June 3, 2011

Hi All, I need some help. I am a stay at home mom with an 18month old. If I have my surgery on a Wed, how soon do you think I will be up and around and able to care for my son? My husband works on Fri, Sat, and Sundays. Should he take that week off?

Thanks so much in advance for your help!

NJGirl32 · June 3, 2011

You won't be able to lift anything over 5 pounds-at least that's what my doctor told me. I would REALLY advise you to have your husband take off! He might be able to get the Family Leave Act which secures his job while he cares for you (it's worth looking into). Good luck with everything!!

professormom · June 3, 2011

I was banded on Tuesday, May 31st. I am still on Clear liquids. I have 3 kids - ages 6, 4, and 21 months. I have been lifting my 21 month old since Thursday. I lift him close to my body - not with outstretched arms. He is about 25lbs. My surgeon said this was ok - just not to overdo it. By Thursday, all I had was some minor incision pain. The hardest part with my little guy is that I still nurse him twice a day and he rubs his feet all over my belly - ouch! Anyway, today (friday) I am 3-4 days post-op and I feel totally great. I think everyone is different though. If you have a hiatal hernia repair, it is harder. If you have more incisions (I have 3), it is harder, and of course, some people just heal faster/ slower than others. I think your DH should definitely plan on staying home on Friday and then, if you can, play it by ear for Saturday and Sunday.

Good luck.

peace, nora

katwomantexas · June 3, 2011

You won't be able to lift anything over 5 pounds-at least that's what my doctor told me. I would REALLY advise you to have your husband take off! He might be able to get the Family Leave Act which secures his job while he cares for you (it's worth looking into). Good luck with everything!!

I was up and about the very next day and playing with my grand kids.

Good Luck Katwomantx