What physical limitations were placed on you after surgery? I'm particularly interested in lifting restrictions, as I have a 2yr old at home and can't imagine it ring able to pick her up for weeks.

Don't lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk. Probably your 2 year old will be out! I had that restriction until my follow up appointment, about 1-2 weeks.

I was just banded Thursday and this was my biggest concern too. I have a 15 month old. He stayed the night with my brother and sister in law for the first time and he did fine. He has sat on the couch and snuggled with me a couple of times and seems to realize he needs to be gentle. I was really torn because I knew I was doing the surgery for him and also realized he wouldn't understand. I know that it will be hard but in a month he won't remember this time and I will be healthier for his lifetime.

One week for everything. But he did not clear me till the 1 week post op appointment and was checked out.