I know I won't be able to lift heavy objects for at least 6-8 weeks or is it forever? I have a children's inflatable business, so on weekends I do have to roll and get 250-300 pound bouncies in a trailer. I know I will be out of commission for a while, but will I never be able to lift heavy stuff again? Thanks everyone. I finally have insurance that will pay for it!!

You'll be able to lift again. Your doctor might make you wait a month or two to heal, but you'll be able to again.

Thank. You! I can't tell you how excited I am. I have a bmi of 37but sleep apnea score of 23 and my insurance requires a 15. It's a shame to be happy to have sleep apnea, but right now I am. I have battled me weight my entire life ( was put on a diet as a baby ). I weigh 230 right now. 150 would be soooooooo nice!!

6 weeks is what I was told, but even one end of my love seat was a bit heavy on the lap band area. Sounds like you are doing great.

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Lifting was a make it or break it for me...the car in my profile pic weighs 250lbs. And my other sons car weighs closer to 300lbs we have to lift and maneuver 5 of them every weekend...my dr told me 3 weeks and literally at 3 weeks I was lifting them.