lifting

[Mastiff_mama 171]

Grandbaby here this weekend. I've sort of hurt my incisions lugging her around. Can it damage anything? Two week out on Monday....she's about 23lbs.

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[determinedone 5]

I don't think you are suppose to be lifting anything over 10lbs. She's adorable, how could you not I would spoil holding her while sitting down.

[AussieLady 521]

I was told no bending and lifting for 6 weeks. I doubt you have done any major damage but take it easy for a while now.

[DrmBig4Evr 152]

In my doctors words, "you can trip and fall and injure your insicisions, but take it easy" I would take it light for a few days and see how you feel, if you need to call the doc, go ahead, thats what they are there for!

[Kristina J. 581]

Your grandbaby is ADORABLE!!! I would want to take her with me wherever I went too!! Lol

I have been reading a lot about this too, leading up to my surgery, since I am a stay at home mom to two toddlers! My 3 year old won't need to be lifted as she's old enough to understand that I "have an owie" and can't pick her up, but my 1 1/2 year old is still not talking much, even for her age, and just won't understand why I won't pick her up!! And they're each around 30lbs give or take.

I have had quite a few surgeries and understand the importance of not lifting while recovering, but I will definitely have to ask my surgeon about his recommendation given my situation!

I grew up in San Diego and am having my surgery in MX, so when I return to SD I will have PLENTY of help ... BUT... at home in Arizona, I won't have someone else home, since my husband won't be off the whole 6 weeks, I would need to stay in SD to have the help instead of coming home to Phoenix! I know I'll be aching to get home, but there's no way to get around lifting the baby in and out the crib for nap time and bedtime!! :-/

Ack... hoping there is some lenience if I lift carefully, minimally or in a certain way after maybe 4 weeks or so! Really don't want to be away from home for 6 weeks!! Lol but... if its what I have do to be careful and get healthy for these kids (and myself of course)... So be it!!! My parents and grandparents would be ecstatic if I had to stay the whole time! Haha