Post surgery restrictions?

[littleroo1 0]

I wanted to ask a general question about post surgery restrictions - specifically if you were told not to lift more than 5 pounds for a certain length of time.

I found this restriction in some of the research I've been doing. However, I asked a friend that just had gastric bypass and she wasn't given any restrictions. Sounds like this might be surgeon specific...

We're adopting a newborn in August and I'm shooting for surgery around January. I'm afraid I won't be able to pick up my baby!

[faithmd 14]

I was given restrictions of no bending and no lifting, pushing or pulling greater than 5 lbs for four weeks. Some of my paperwork says six weeks, I think that's excessive. I can understand two weeks, it's tough and it hurts.

[mommiranda 0]

I was told more than 10 lbs lifting for two weeks, then 50 lb restriction for three months ...

[NDPrairieLover 0]

I was told no lifting, pushing or pulling anything between 10-15 lbs. for 2 weeks as this may strain muscles trying to heal around port? I did not hear about bending, but it hurts to bend, so I do not have a problem avoiding. The best part was light housekeeping only. Yipeee!

[Alexandra 55]

Abdominal surgery of any kind calls for being careful about lifting for at least a few weeks afterward. You don't have to worry about lifting a newborn, though, past the first couple of days. As with anything, the general rule is if it hurts, DON'T DO IT. If you're careful and take things slowly, you'll be fine.

[littleroo1 0]

... if it hurts, DON'T DO IT.

This is my surgeon's official stance - works for me!

I appreciate everyone's feedback on this! Thank you!!