Restrictions after Band to Sleeve Revision Surgery

[mandems mom 3]

I'm considering going to Mexico and having my band removed and revised to sleeve all in one procedure at the end of next month, but need to know what type of restrictions there are after surgery. I have a 7 year old son s well as an 8 month old daughter who weighs about 16 pounds and I'm a stay at home mother so it will be impossible for me not to lift her. We also have a 2 story home so I will need to be able to be somewhat mobile. I know with the band surgery that muscle soreness was the worst of my discomfort but my son was 2 at the time and didn't require me to lift him so I didn't have any problems. I don't want to risk causing a leak, rupture, hernia, etc by overdoing it, but there's only so much I can limit my activity with my baby. Please give me an idea of what to expect after this surgery. Thank you so much!!!

[Becca 108]

You would probably need help with the baby for at least the first week. You will be very tired and sore. I took many naps and I still needed my pain meds the first week, which made me a little loopy. The second week, I was feeling much better and by the third week, I could do about everything normally. I would be careful with lifting your baby, just because you can cause your incisions to tear open. I would expect the first couple of weeks to be a challenge, but it does get better each day. The pain is about the same with the revision as it was for the band. The only thing I couldn't stand was the drain, but it helps detect leaks. The sleeve has been life changing for me. The band just caused me lots of pain and heartache. Good luck and let me know if you have any more questions!

[NJMOMof2 17]

My doctor didn't really give me any restrictions. He said not to drive when I'm on pain meds. I have a 5 and 8 year old. My husband took of the first week and that was a big help. By a week out I was feeling much better. To be honest, the first few days home all I did was wander around because it was uncomfortable to sit or lay down. After a few days, I only took pain meds a night .. and by a wee, out, I didn't need them.

Get help for a week and u will be fine!!

[MovinForward 2]

My restrictions were to not drive while taking pain meds, Also not to lift anything over a gallon a milk and to take it easy..Hard to say because people vary, I could not pick anything off the floor till around week5 I had horrible pain to the right side.. Took a while to heal, they said some people get this and some dont.. Im always amazed to see those who were great in a week.. It does show it varies person to person. Is there a way to have some help just in case.