lauratro 67 Posted November 11, 2016 I have heard that for about 6 weeks after surgery you can not lift anything over 15 lbs. I have a 1 year old and we live in a different state than my family. My husband will be able to take off about a week of work and then I will have my mom for a week and then stepmom the week after that. So I will have 3 weeks of someone being able to lift our son when needed. I'm worried I won't be able to get help for the last 3 weeks of recovery. Anyone else have to go through this? Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lgivaudan 22 Posted November 11, 2016 I have an 18 month old who is around 21 or 22lbs and only had help the first week. I have been lifting her since then when absolutely necessary ie. getting into the car or in/out of crib. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewMe110716 2 Posted November 11, 2016 Same here. My daughter is 1 year and about 21 lbs. Dr said not to lift her until he sees me for my post op which is next week....so for 2 weeks at least. It's so hard! Especially because she woke up today not feeling good. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmiesmama2 6 Posted November 11, 2016 I had the sleeve. My Dr said nothing over 10lbs for 2 weeks. My little one is only 12 weeks old but he weighs 13lbs Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNMomof4 86 Posted November 11, 2016 My doc told me at my 2 week check up I can lift up to 20 pounds now. I have no trouble doing that...have a dog that needs lifting up and down steps around 20 lbs. Sent from my iPhone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAMMY1973 2 Posted November 11, 2016 Yes my doctor suggested no more than 10 lbs and for 8 weeks. Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAMMY1973 2 Posted November 11, 2016 I also have an almost 2 year old who is very active Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiRT 265 Posted November 11, 2016 Lift with your legs. I was pretty active around the house at 2 weeks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thea2473 19 Posted November 11, 2016 I couldn't lift more than 10 for 2 weeks then another 2 weeks it was 25. After that I had no restrictions Sent from my SCH-I545 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauratro 67 Posted November 11, 2016 Thank you everyone for the advice. I'm hoping that if I have 3 weeks of help and then after that I do the minimum lifting I'll be okay. My son is 20 lbs as of now. I'll talk it over with my doctor too Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
