Question about lifting post-op.
Hi!
I was reading one of my surgery books last night and a question popped into my brain that those who've been though this might be able to help me.
Throughout the chapter about post-op, it said we shouldn't lift anything more than 10lbs for the first couple of weeks and then nothing heavier than 25lbs for 6 months. To me, that seemed like awhile but my problem is my 21 month old son is heavier than 25lbs and there is no way he wouldn't let me go a day without holding him, let alone 6 months!
I was just wondering if that's actually what we have to do or more so a guideline. When I had my gallbladder out last year, I was fine to hold him after about a week or so. I know this is a little more indepth of a surgery but 6 months?? I don't want to risk a hernia or tear but I was thinking this "rule" was more of a case by case basis?
Did anyone else have this problem and what did you do? Thanks!!!
Emily
I was reading one of my surgery books last night and a question popped into my brain that those who've been though this might be able to help me.
Throughout the chapter about post-op, it said we shouldn't lift anything more than 10lbs for the first couple of weeks and then nothing heavier than 25lbs for 6 months. To me, that seemed like awhile but my problem is my 21 month old son is heavier than 25lbs and there is no way he wouldn't let me go a day without holding him, let alone 6 months!
I was just wondering if that's actually what we have to do or more so a guideline. When I had my gallbladder out last year, I was fine to hold him after about a week or so. I know this is a little more indepth of a surgery but 6 months?? I don't want to risk a hernia or tear but I was thinking this "rule" was more of a case by case basis?
Did anyone else have this problem and what did you do? Thanks!!!
Emily
I probably would have lifted right out of the hospital... but once fatigue set in... wow. I was horribly tired and weak during the third week. We have cats and a pomeranian who love laps... I had pillows all the time to protect my tummy!
*~*Jaci*~*
The more things the change, the more they're still the same.
I remember the fatigue with my c-section and gallbladder and that was bad. I was tired all the time.
I a big believer in our bodies will tell us what we can handle and when..so I'm just going to go with that.
We have 3 cats at our house too.
They love to kneed my stomach so I'll have to do the pillow trick too for awhile.
I a big believer in our bodies will tell us what we can handle and when..so I'm just going to go with that.
We have 3 cats at our house too.
They love to kneed my stomach so I'll have to do the pillow trick too for awhile. 
I work at a pre-school /day care and had an issue becuase my boss wouldnt let me come bac****il i had no lifting restrictions. After talking to my doctor about it she had me come in at 5 weeks out to check me and then gave me the go-ahead to have NO restrictions at 6 weeks. I would just talk to your surgeon about it and ask them what you should do. Everyone is different and ever recovery is different. Have a good night! :)
-Courtney
*3 months and 67 down :)
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-Courtney
*3 months and 67 down :)
www.myspace.com/lookitscourt
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