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Just recently had a baby, but he is now 18 pounds, (8 pounds over the 10 pound weight restriction). I also have a 2 year old toddler that I will have to keep from picking up as well.

I am scheduled to have the band March 16, any suggestions from people who've BEEN THERE, done that?

Also, is 2 weeks enough time for healing and not picking up baby or 30 pound toddler? Is there possibility of the band to slip?

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i was banded on 1/17/11 and I have a 15 month old and another who will be 3 next month... I know that you are not suppose to pick them up for a while - I didnt make it. Within days I was picking them up (I had to get them into carseats etc.), but I made my husband do most of the lifting whenever possible. I usually sat down and made them climb on my lap (or have your baby handed to you). I would say you can't pick them up at all for 1 week and really should try not to for 2 weeks. So far I have been fine, no slips or problems - maybe I was just lucky. Dont worry, you will be fine.

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