Lifting

Ready2lose · June 10, 2007

I am scheduled to have lap band surgery on June 19th. I was just wondering if anyone knows about the limitations on lifting weight after surgery. I have a 10 year old in a wheelchair. I have looked through the materials my doctor gave me and there is nothing there regarding this issue. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks:)

deb24 · June 10, 2007

My Dr. says not to lift anything over 10 lbs. for 6 weeks to avoid an ahernia.

davies · June 10, 2007

I was worried too about lifting as I look after my 8 month old nephew twice a week. I didnt lift him for a week but found if i lifted from my tummy not my chest, if you understand what i mean, then i didnt pull my wounds.

The hoovering is still a problem as i tend to twist.

Try & do a trial lift, i did with a buggy, to know how much & how long you can stay upright.

Good luk xx

prurep · June 10, 2007

I had my surgery 5/23 and went for f/u 6/7 and the doctors said no lifting restrictions now...I work at airport and need to be able to lift 70lbs. He said I can't hurt anything. I'd avoid the lifting for a week or two then I would think you'd be good to go.

Stacy429 · June 10, 2007

I am scheduled to have lap band surgery on June 19th. I was just wondering if anyone knows about the limitations on lifting weight after surgery. I have a 10 year old in a wheelchair. I have looked through the materials my doctor gave me and there is nothing there regarding this issue. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks:)

I was told not to lift anything over 10lbs for the first two weeks. But after that to lift as long as it did not hurt.

Stacy

Ready2lose · June 10, 2007

Thanks you guys. Another thing I just got on my mind. I am sure that is a part of discharge orders. He weighs 80 pounds. I will be sure to get help for the first few weeks.

Raven5683 · June 11, 2007

I was told not to lift anything more than 15-20 lbs for 6 weeks. The concern is pulling the wounds apart in the beginning and then causing hernias to the wounds. You really DON'T want these complications! Contact your doctor and ask them. In the meantime I would plan now to have help with your son.

Good Luck!