Lifting and bending after surgery

loverofcats
on 8/2/10 2:33 am

I plan on asking my surgeon these questions, but thought that I might get feedback from others, regarding their personal experience.

How soon after surgery were you able to bend down to feed your pets? what about twisting movements? I know lifting litter boxes is a no-no, but will bending be okay?

I will the VSG done.

Jody ***
on 8/2/10 3:48 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

Use your legs when bending, crouch more - you don't want to be bending over initially after surgery.

You will want to limit the amount of twisting too - you have sutures you don't want pulled or incisions that get stretched open.

I know different surgeons have different lifting requirements.

Good idea to ask him your questions.

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loverofcats
on 8/2/10 4:11 am

VSG on 08/30/10

Thank you. I thought about the crouching, using my legs for proper body mechanics. Just trying to estimate how much help I might need. I'm starting to have some anxiety.

Jane W.
on 8/2/10 5:45 am - Southaven, MS

RNY on 05/04/10

Your body will let you know, don't worry. You should be able to bend down to feed the pets, twisting is o.k. I think the lifting limit is 10 lbs. All wt. lifting and exercise restrictions were lifted on us after 3 wks. Only exercise we were allowed to do was walk or climb stairs. Good luck.

5'6"

loverofcats
on 8/2/10 6:13 am

VSG on 08/30/10

Thank you!

italianspice
on 8/2/10 7:51 am - Eastlake, OH

RNY on 07/29/10

I find that I cant put down a full water bowl yet. So I just pour a pitcher into the bowl.
Have a big yellow lab that goes through water like crazy.
You will definitely know you limits. I can bend some, but dont pu**** yet. I can feel things pulling. So I come to a stop.
Good luck!
Maria

loverofcats
on 8/2/10 8:01 am

VSG on 08/30/10

Thank you!! I have cats, so their water bowls are smaller, but the litter boxes are another story.

Jody ***
on 8/2/10 8:39 am, edited 8/3/10 4:32 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

I plan on asking my surgeon these questions, but thought that I might get feedback from others, regarding their personal experience.

How soon after surgery were you able to bend down to feed your pets? what about twisting movements? I know lifting litter boxes is a no-no, but will bending be okay?

I will have the VSG done.

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!

loverofcats
on 8/2/10 8:52 am

VSG on 08/30/10

I use clumpable litter now and scoop the boxes morning and night. I have 4 cats!!! The litter itself comes in 25 lb containers, so I was thinking of getting smaller ie 10 lb boxes or putting the litter into a different container and scooping it out that way.

Paula622
on 8/3/10 3:25 am

VSG on 08/05/10

My doctor said I can't push, pull, or lift anything over 10 lbs for 6 weeks. SIX WEEKS!!! I have an 18 month old that still sleeps in a crip (with a stationary side) So I'll be doing a lot of 20lb lifting 5 days post op when my hubby goes back to work... should be interesting! Wish me luck!

~ Paula
219/185/127/121/119
HW/SW/Original Goal/CW/New Goal Post WLS baby, born 11/10/11 and 3/20/14

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