How Long Before Normal Lifting?

[lcle1234 5]

I am 4 days Post Op. Just wondering how long it will be before I can normally lift again?

[RissyRoe 25]

My doctor told me a week, I'm 5 days post-op and I'm back to work as a nurse assistant already.

[PEvette 297]

Usually at 6 weeks....but even then take it easy and go slow....

[beautifulnewme2012 164]

I couldn't lift more than ten lbs for 6 weeks. My surgeon warned that doing any more could cause a hernia near the incision they used to pull the old stomach out. Be careful.

[phillygirl8133 74]

My doc told me 7 wks I work at a hospital and they gave me 10 wks off work

[shrinkydinkme 221]

my doctor said nothing 20lbs or over for 3 weeks

[Almostthere34 128]

My doc said 8 weeks before I could lift or exercise outside of walking.

[traceyinflorida 499]

My doc said no more than 10 pounds for 6 weeks. I have to say, whenever I would push that limit, I would feel it at my incisions. I learned to ask people in the grocery store to put the case of Water in my cart for me, or get my kids to carry the dog food in.

[JonathanS 75]

Interesting ... My Doc said I could start weight lifting again at 2 weeks.

[Back~To~Amy 307]

I had to wait 6 weeks as well.

[lcle1234 5]

Thanks everyone. I have a handicapped son that I turn and lift. Just wanted to make sure that I did not do anything too soon!

[polican 32]

I'm almost 2 weeks post-op and I've already resumed my normal activities (laundry, cooking, cleaning,) and lifting my kids (4 & 5 yrs old). Everyone is different, so just go at your own pace.