I have a 10 month old baby

[MrsVanderbilt 29]

I have a 10 month old baby. He'll probably be a year or so by the time I have the surgery. How am I going to be able to be a mom the month after the surgery when I won't be able to pick up more than 10 pounds? He goes to daycare during the day which will be helpful, but everything will be put on my husband and he's not going to be happy about that. A month is a long time when you are dealing with a baby on your own! Not to mention I will feel so much mommy guilt!

Anyone went through the same scenario after the sleeve?

[Bigbeaz 91]

I have a 4 year old and a one year old and I didn't have any issues taking care of them. They just weren't allowed to jump on me like they usually do for a while. But all in all you should be able to care for them post-op. Just don't recommend pushing yourself because you'll need the rest.

[Shannon Mcmanus 32]

My younger son was 18 months when I had mine, and a BIG bpy. hubby did almost everything for the 1st wk (he stayed home from work), but after that I was on my own and just had to be carefull!

[VSG AJH 499]

I am six weeks post-op, and I'm mom to six kids, ages 13, 11, 4, 2, 2 and now 7 months (was 5 1/2 months old when I was sleeved). I'm home with everyone full-time everyday -- we homeschool and don't use daycare or have any family to help. My surgery was on a Tuesday, so my husband took off that day and through the weekend. By Monday, he was back to work, and I was on my own again. We all survived. I wasn't allowed to life and carry my 26-pound baby for three weeks, but by 2 1/2 weeks, I had to out of necessity on a couple of occasions. I could hold him, change diapers for the younger three, homeschool the older three, make meals, do bedtime, etc. I needed help only with the lifting and carrying and at bathtime, but I was otherwise good to go, and the time I needed help was short in the grand scheme of things. Don't be consumed with Mommy guilt. It's okay to take time to take care care of yourself. As of this morning, I'm 47.4 pounds down, and I feel so great! I have 80 or so to go still, but I already feel like I can keep up with my littles so much better. I'm so pleased with my decision! Best of luck in making yours!