12 days post op

[arringtonc49 188]

How many lbs were anyone told not to lift and how long?

[whitneym912 8]

I was told not to lift more than 20lbs for 4 weeks.

[arringtonc49 188]

Ok Good!
My trash can was blowing all over the place outside because it was real windy.
I had to go get it from somebody else's property.
It felt real light. It is plastic and was empty. I believe it weighed
About 5 lbs.
I just want to be sure everything should be OK.

[Jess55 97]

I asked my surgeon at my post op recheck and he told me not to lift more than 40lbs for the next 4 weeks. I thought that was kind of high, but I'm going with it. He knows I work with animals (am an LVT). So this is kind of hard for me since I did not tell any of my coworkers I had surgery, my boss does know. Luckily I haven't had to come up with an excuse yet, but I'm sure it will happen...lol

[arringtonc49 188]

Thank you[emoji3]!

[1234567890 328]

I guess every doctor has their own opinion, mine said don't lift more than 20 lbs within 6 weeks. My doctor is very cautious and recommends patients 6 weeks period for stomach to heal. However, looking online some doctors say that takes about 20 days to heal. I guess better safe than sorry

[arringtonc49 188]

Thank you[emoji3]!