Caring for toddler after surgery

[cantwait2014 4]

Hi everyone-

My last office appointment is September 4th. Hopefully all will go well and I'll have my surgery 1-3 weeks from then. I have 3 kids with hectic schedules, and my youngest is 15 months- and wants to be picked up most of the time. I was just wondering if anyone else has young kids and how they managed after their sleeve surgery. Any advice is appreciated!!!

Thanks!

Best,

Liz

[alexisny 45]

Hi everyone-<br><br> My last office appointment is September 4th. Hopefully all will go well and I'll have my surgery 1-3 weeks from then. I have 3 kids with hectic schedules, and my youngest is 15 months- and wants to be picked up most of the time. I was just wondering if anyone else has young kids and how they managed after their sleeve surgery. Any advice is appreciated!!!<br><br> Thanks!<br> Best,<br> Liz

Hi Liz, I had surgery last Jan. At the time, my kids were 9 months and 5 yrs. I could not pick my kids up or even let them lay on me for 2 wks. It was horrible for the 9 month old. My hubby would lay him down next to me to snuggle but I has some drains so I had to be extra careful. YOU WILL BLEED if you try to pick them up before 14-16 days. If I tried to pick up things around 10 lbs, even around 5 I would drain more. If you want any other info don't hesitate to ask. You will need help. It's hard asking for help as a mother. Really hard, but you have to set up help for 2 wks to be safe. Someone to just help with baths etc. I also could transfer them from a chair to my lap within a week. Good luck! It's worth the outcome. You will feel amazing, have tons of energy to be with your kids which is worth the short healing time.