Sleevers with small children

[mmurray 24]

What did you guys do about lifting them? I had my surgery a little over a week ago, my doctor didn't mention any restrictions but the nurses all said don't lift more than 5 pounds. My daughter is a year old, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to not be able to lift her. My fiancé has to do everything for her!

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Just think of it as going on strike and let him help you for a while. It might even help him bond with her even better.

[berkeleyandbrownie 20]

My doc set a 25 limit for one month.

[VSG AJH 499]

My littlest guy was 7 months old when I had my sleeve. I couldn't lift him for three weeks, but I could hold him if someone else handed him to me. Let others help you for a while, and let your little one do a bit of the work (climbing into your lap, etc.).

[SleeveNik 21]

My son is almost 3 and around 35lbs. I was told not to lift anything heavier than 10 lbs. I leaned on my family for support. I stayed with my Mom the first week after surgery because my honey works at nights. So she was an angel. Then I went home the second week, and I sent him to school so I didn't have to worry about lifting him. My doctor released me to normal activity after 2 weeks with no restrictions.

[mmurray 24]

I'm going to have to call my doctor and see what he says. I've been good for the past two weeks, I haven't lifted her once, but it's so hard! I miss picking her up and holding her.