Lifting post op..

[JessicaAnn 564]

Just sleeved on July 3 (yay!!) and was told not to lift anything heavier then a gallon of milk until my check up on the 15th. Anyone else have different lifting limitations? Is my doctor just being conservative? My one year old stood at my feet and cried hysterically waiting for my to pick him up. It was heart wrenching. He's about 23lbs. My husband put him on my lap so I could rock him to sleep, but the second my husband tried to take him to put him in his crib he screamed and cried hysterically . I obviously don't want to do any damage internally, but it's so hard watching your child cry and not understand why mommy can't pick him up . During the day isn't so bad, but nap and bed time is horrible.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Your doctor is not just being conservative. From what I have seen the vast majority of surgeons place a weight lifting restriction of 5 -10 lbs for two to four weeks. You've got a lot of internal stitches and staples -- damaging them could be not just painful but result in severe complications possibly requiring more surgery (my surgeon emphasized this a lot with me). I feel so sorry for your little child but hopefully lots of cuddle time with mom as you recuperate will help him get used to you not lifting and carrying him for a few weeks.

[AutismMom 92]

I had a 15lb limit....it'll be over before you know it & you'll be able to pick up your baby again.

[SueJH 205]

I had a 20lb lifting limit and at my 2 week follow up, my doctor said everything should be healed enough that I shouldn't have to worry about the restrictions. Wait until your follow up and hopefully you will be given the green light after that.

[Kimmy1813 77]

I'm still pre-op (surgery scheduled for August 6th), but they told me earlier this week that I will not be able to lift anything over 15 lbs for 6 weeks. So, it sounds pretty common. I am sorry for you and your baby though; that has to be terrible for both of you

[Itsme! 98]

I had no lifting restrictions. I have a 2 and 4 year old and was fine with them. I didn't do a lot of lifting because i was cautious, but from time to time I did and have had no problems.

[JessicaAnn 564]

I had no lifting restrictions. I have a 2 and 4 year old and was fine with them. I didn't do a lot of lifting because i was cautious' date=' but from time to time I did and have had no problems.[/quote']

I have an almost 4 year old too, but he's pretty independent. My husband went back to work today, so I'm home alone with the kids. I'm trying my hardest to let him climb up on the couch, or sit with me on the floor, but nap time will be inevitable that I have to hold him. Unless I have him skip his nap all together, in that case he will be a miserable mess lol

[AmyInOrlando 348]

My Doc is really conservative. My post-op paperwork says 5 lbs the first week and increase at 5 pound increments each week. My problem is.... I'm traveling to Mexico, and I have to pack. I'm going alone, so I'll have to manage my own luggage. My plan is to take a light weight tote, and only bring the bare necessities. Normally, if I was going away for 5 days, I'd have 10 changes of clothes, at least 5 pairs of shoes and purses to match, LOL. My plan is a loose long dress to fly home in, a small pillow and airline blanket in case I get cold on the plane (the Airlines no longer provide those), enough changes of panties, a nightgown, the bare minimum of toiletries (I won't be wearing make up), some broth packets and Mio drops for the last night, a book to read, and a journal. Of course, my I-phone and charger. I'm not bringing my lap top with me since that alone weighs at least 5 lbs. I've already spoken to my "sleeve Sister" and I'm sure we'll have enough to talk about to keep ourselves entertained. Am I missing anything???