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PattyGirl66

By PattyGirl66, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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PattyGirl66    1,243

PattyGirl66
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Hi Everyone!

I haven't been banded yet (3 more months and waiting approval). I love this site so much and everyone here has been so helpful. As I was reading (as I do every day), a question popped in my head that seemed like a valid one, so here goes...

I know after getting the lap band surgery they tell you not to lift and bend for a certain amount of time. Are their limitations to bending? Okay for instance, I bend to tie my sneakers, I bend to wash myself in the shower, I bend to wipe myself after going to the bathroom (sorry, I had to get that one in). I bend to pull up my clothes.

I have a reacher that can help with pulling up my clothes, but what about my "other" bending needs?

I just want to know all that I can to ensure I don't jeopardize my band once its put in!

Thank you,

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ELMO4635    1

ELMO4635
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You will be sore for the first couple of weeks, but now 2 months later I am back to normal. Dont worry about bending...

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brenda62    47

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I was never told any of that! I went back to work on day four and did not limit my movement. Now that I have switched gyms though I wonder if any of the weight machines I use could harm my band. I need to call my Dr and find out!

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bluetigereyes    95

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I got my band Dec 22nd, and every so often I get a sharp pain at the port site when I bend or sit too long, I know thats just part of the healing process. Most days, I can bend without any issues. There are just those occasional days when I bend and get that sharp pain at the port site. I'm told this is normal and will go away as I continue to heal. Good luck! Hope everything comes through smoothly so you can get your band

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Fluff    1

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I had my band fitted 6 weeks ago and have no problems with bending or lifting but did wait 3 weeks before lifting anything more than 15kg

Good luck

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jennifer1    180

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i've been banded almost 8 months. i was only given a 10# lifting restriction for 4 weeks, no bending restrictions.

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PattyGirl66    1,243

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Thank you all very much for the feedback, I really do appreciate it biggrin.gif

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