Hi everyone

I'm scheduled to be banded in 14 days. I'm just about to start the pre-op diet..... It scares me a lil.

I have a 4mth old baby... I'm worried I won't be able to care for him post-op. Any thoughts or advice out there???

Cheers xx

Do you have someone lined up to help you for the first week? Hubby? Anyone? Moms are pretty amazing stepping up to the plate when it comes to their babies, but you need to think about a back up plan for the what if's hon.

Good luck and best wishes!

How exciting! A new baby and a whole new chapter in your life. So happy for you. I think you will want some help, particularly for picking up or if the baby is one who needs to be walked around a lot. You can do the cuddling and sleeping part with the baby and maybe some one can do the rest for a bit? Walking is great if some one can get the baby into a stroller for you and out again. Talk to your doctor about the incisions and lifting, just to be on the safe side. Best wishes -- you're almost there!

Hi everyone

I'm scheduled to be banded in 14 days. I'm just about to start the pre-op diet..... It scares me a lil.

I have a 4mth old baby... I'm worried I won't be able to care for him post-op. Any thoughts or advice out there???

Cheers xx

The only difference is you will be banded. You will be mom just a little different. Hope you get some help if you feel you need it.

Highly recommend getting help with not only your needs, but your baby's needs. You will be sore and getting up and down from laying down can be a challenge, so be careful. Also, its hard to do as a new mom, but try to take it easy and get your rest. You will heal better mentally and physically if you get sleep. Best of luck!

Wow. Major surgery and an infant. You are hardcore, girl! I don't know if I would have the ballz to do both. LOL I would advise making sure that you have plenty of help with Baby for a good week, you will need it. Taking care of the rugger is of utmost importance, of course, but so is your smooth recovery. If you don't allow yourself to heal and recover properly, you won't be able to take proper care of that precious little one. You both need lots of pampering care.