How soon after being banded can you start normal activities?

sjms771 · March 21, 2007

Hi. I'm really new at this. I actually am just in the beginning stages. I have my first appt in 2 weeks, but I have a question. I have 2 young children and I'm wondering how long it will take after surgery until I'm able to take care of them normally? My youngest is a baby and both are still in diapers.

Thanks,

Nicole

sjms771 · March 21, 2007

I'm sort of used to having surgeries. I've had 3 in the past 5 years, 2 of them being in the last 2 years (c-sections). I know with my last c section I was able to pick up my then 14month old daughter the day after, so I'm hoping the recovery isn't much worse. Any complications other than the normal surgery risks I should be worried about?

shelley_timmins · March 21, 2007

I think its different for everyone. There were ladies straight up walking around laughing and joking only a few hours after surgery. Where i was alot worse. One of the ladies the very next day was lifting her suitcase and felt absolutelt fine but i was quiet ill the few days after surgery. As regards to lifting, i think i was back to normal around a week later.

Just be careful and do whats best for you. Everyone is different.

Sugarbear · March 21, 2007

You don't want to herniate any incision, I would be careful about lifting. But ask your surgeon, they will know what the safest thing for you is. Otherwise, unless you are sick for some reason, you should be able to carry on as usual a couple days after surgery. I was back to my usual routine the next morning. I was sore but not as to hold me back from anything. I am 2 weeks post-op today. I feel great. I am also off the liquid only post-op diet today. WOOHOO!!

Jachut · March 21, 2007

Probably 2 days - and mum had my 2 year old daughter during the day for 5 days. But general household duties and playing taxi to a 9 year old and an 11 year old was 2 or 3 days.