Parents with toddlers

[jenjen6684 6]

Did you have any issues with lifting your children after surgery? My husband is concerned that I won't be able to lift our 2 year old that weighs around 35 pounds. Should my husband take some time off work so that I don't have to lift him? I am scheduled to be sleeved on April 1st.

[Shan5311 36]

I am scheduled on Monday for RNY and have a 3 year old that weighs almost 27 pounds ( yes, she's a peanut ). We flew in a friend to help and my husband took off a couple weeks from work because my surgeon said no lifting more than 10 pounds for a month. Not sure about the sleeve surgery. I would call the office to make sure. Good luck !! ????????

[LisaDomalewski 79]

I have a 7 and 1/2 year old that weighs 52 pounds, and a 4 year old that is 45. My doctor said 30 days to lift them. Not concerned about my 7 year old. I am concerned with my 4 year old(just turned 4 in Jan), as I often now have to grab him to get him moving to climb in to his car seat, and he still likes to run and not stand by side. So I am worried I will be running and chasing him for hours, I know that sounds funny. I am also nervous that the kids will jump on me. They do that now, when they want to be close.

[Jennifer4775 39]

_{I have 2 young children and was advised not to lift them up for at least one month after surgery. My surgeons' rule of of thumb was "nothing heavier than a gallon of milk".}

[Shan5311 36]

I was told at the support group meeting to always have a pillow in front of you if they are near you- you know how those elbows can be weapons!! Ouch!!

[Shan5311 36]

That's why we have a friend coming to stay and help. Not only do I have a three year old (just turned three feb 21) but 3 elderly dogs that need help up the steps and one of which has paralysis of the hind legs so is a handful !!

[Veronica Page 488]

I have a two yr old that weights 30lbs and I was about to lift him comfortably after two weeks. That was the recommendation from my doctor. He did stomach slam me when I was sleeping once so be careful cause I was freaking out and called my doctor I was so worried but I was fine. Good luck.

[jenjen6684 6]

I called my surgeon's office and they said nothing over 12 pounds for 3 weeks so we will see if my husband can get some time off to help. Thanks for the responses! I can't believe I hadn't already considered that. Too much other things on my mind I guess!

[rhonda2006 64]

I have twins that were 2 at the time of surgery I could not lift them but I did hold them, I held their arm so they could climb up beside me, if it wasn't for the help of my husband and parents it would have been impossible. Good luck to you, I had my surgery July 2013

[gal friday 176]

Yes. I was not permitted to lift anything over 15lbs in the first few weeks after surgery. This was fine with my son - he is almost 5 and doesn't *need* much lifting (though he still wanted it) but I have a 27 pound pug who is really old and arthritic and needed lifting sometimes. I lifted her occasionally, when absolutely necessary, and I managed not to hurt myself. I would ask your surgeon about lifting restrictions.

[****505 girl 18]

I have a 30 lb 2 year old. We have been saving so we can send him to daycare for 2 weeks full day since I won't be able to get him in and out of his crib. My husband is taking off 2 weeks