Lifting restrictions after surgery

[jlw1324 18]

Just wondering what everyone's restrictions were after you had surgery and for how long? I have a 16 month old and a 4 year old and am interested in what my limitations will be with lifting the baby. Thanks so much in advance for your help! I'm scheduled for Oct 2 and can't wait!!!!

[Macy6 356]

20# for 4 weeks.... Which is today! Yay. I have been very careful but this past week I have not been as careful.

[Greeknugget 56]

I also had a hernia repair, so may be different:

nothing over a pound of milk

no sex for 3 weeks

no swimming for 5

[laners777 145]

My surgeon told me no more than 10#s for 8 weeks. I also have a 4yo and it was torture not being able to pick her up for that long. We finally made a game out of it and she learned what 10#s feels like, which was good. We started guessing how much books weigh, how much her toy bag weighs, etc. I just sat down a lot and had her sit on my lap to snuggle more. She got used to it after about 2 weeks. She started saying "Mommy it's time to sit down and hold me". Very adorable ! When 8 weeks came around, she was in heaven when I picked her up again. Your 16mo old might be a whole different story since not as much comprehension of limitations. Good luck on your surgery, you will love the sleeve!

[Arts137 1,811]

10 pounds max for 4 weeks.

[J.Diesel 220]

Every surgeon has different guidelines. You need to follow up with yours and your PCP to get a better understanding of their restrictions.

These were mine.

Max 10 pounds for first 2 weeks

Max 20 pounds for weeks 2 - 4

[mich 74]

I was told nothing heavier than a gallon of milk post-op. My paperwork says nothing heavier that 20 lbs for the first 6 weeks.

I had recovery pain for the first 4 weeks. At 5 weeks I wasn't thinking and I pulled the coffee table closer to a sick son to reach his drink and ouch! I had a weird pain for the rest of the day about three inches above my belly button. It was gone the next day. But boy o boy, 6 weeks is a long time to heal!

[jlw1324 18]

Thanks so much guys!!! My 16 month old is 24 lbs and I'm a sahm so that first month should be interesting! I'm not worried about being at home it's just getting her in the car seat to take my older son to pre-school. Guess I'll need more help than I thought!

[Itsme! 98]

I had no lifting restrictions. I had a 2 & 4 year old and had no trouble getting the 2 year old in the car. I did convert the crib so I didn't have to lift her in and out, but no other issues. Ask your doctor what he recommends. Just like diet post op, every doctor has their own recommendations.