Will I need help one week after VSG???
hi everyone... I am scheduled to have my VSG on April 21 (yaaaa & I'm scared) but my husband is a fireman and will be gone 6 days post-op for 36 hours and we have an active toddler - - should I call for reinforcements? or will I be OK? how were all of you feeling 6 days out? the only frame of reference I have is my C-section & 6 days out I was still in lots of pain and useless...
thank you for any tips - - also what helped you the most after??
you will totally need help with your baby. You won't be able to lift over 10 pounds for six weeks
I have a three, nearly 4 year old and we flew in a relative to stay with us for two weeks while I'm off work. I was actually surprised to hear that I don't have lift restrictions, but I'm going to plan to just take it easy anyway. Even more than the physical stuff, I was worried how I would be emotionally and my energy level. It just takes some of the pressure off. Good luck to you!
on 4/12/16 4:28 pm
In addition to what others have said, remember that this is still major surgery and your body needs to rest to heal as well as possible. I had a super easy recovery and felt great at 6 days out but even so, I got tired a lot and took naps for a couple of weeks. I can't imagine chasing after an active toddler! Good luck!!
I agree, given you have a toddler, I would ask for some help. I had an active 22 month old when I had surgery and he didn't understand that mommy couldn't lift him or run around and play for a few weeks so between my husband and mom they took care of giving baths, lifting him into high chair, car seat etc. I also had a C-section and I think the pain from the VSG was significantly less.
Good luck! I'm so excited for you, I am only 9.5 weeks out, but I can already tell you this is the best decision I have ever made for myself! :) My biggest tip is don't forget to sip, sip, sip water and walk walk walk! :)
