1 week post op. Tonight, I was mowing (rider b/c of big lawn) and before I could get mower put away, it ran out of gas. I didn't even think about it and just pushed it forward about 5 ft in the garage. Right after I did this, I realized what I had done. I didn't strain at all, but, after I thought about it, I'm sure it was way more than 20 lbs of pressure I was told I couldn't lift. After I walked out of the garage, I felt a weird little tingle down my left leg and arm. Fortunately, I haven't noticed anything else un-normal since then.

I hope I'm just being nervous as I haven't felt pain or anything (wasn't painful when I moved mower either). But, I've just heard all these leak horror stories and I really hope I don't have to go through it.

My 2 week follow up is Friday. Is there anything else I should be watching out for before then? Has anyone else had complications because they lifted or exerted too much weight? Ughhh I hope I didn't mess this up!

I think the lifting restriction has more to do with your incisions than the staples in your stomach. For the incisions, they have to cut through your abdominal muscle, so any lifting or straining can cause the muscle to tear or slow its healing.

Wow, that makes me feel better. I am going to give my Dr. a call this morning. Thx