Question:
3 month out and went and lifted a heavy object

lifted a flat screen tv 125 pounds with somone else am having pain on left side. When i start walking my side hurts could this be a problem    — dbobb32 (posted on July 10, 2007)

July 10, 2007
I am 6 weeks out and had a simular problem. Mine was over exerciseing. I also had the side pain and it was on my right side. Mine ended up being a ripped stomach muscle. Better have it check. Mine is very painful and has put me out of exercising for 4 weeks. Don't take any chances have it checked.
   — Alvernlaw

July 10, 2007
Diane, you should have known better hon. Dont lift anything over 10 pounds until 6 months out. I am a nurse and this is what my doctor told me seeing I lift patients. So, I was "lite" duty when I returned to work after 6 weeks out. Call your do0ctor immediately!!! Mickey.......
   — MCraig3

July 10, 2007
well im 5 months out and part of my job is lifting. im a nurse so,every day i lift with safety measure. just be careful . you proble use your back muscle and not your legs
   — yvettetas

July 11, 2007
Possible suggestions for your discomfort will vary depending upon whether you had your surgery laparoscopically or open. Although ultimately you should be checked just to be certain, if you had a lap RNY, you really don't need to limit your lifting or exercise (except to the extent that you feel lightheaded or tired)-- lifting heavy objects doesn't strain your intestines or stomach, so you are not really at increased risk for injury following lap RNY. But, those of us who were obese are much more prone to hernias (because of the strain we placed on our abdominal muscles), so we still need to be careful for that reason.
   — SteveColarossi

July 12, 2007
Diane, get it checked out... I lifted my 45 lb daughter up to put her in a shopping cart at 2 months out and loosened some internal stitches... burning and very painful in my side for about 3 weeks. Luckily I healed. :)
   — airbear762000