Lifting

cfred · May 15, 2007

Just thought I'd get some input... my post op instrustions say not to lift over 25lbs for at least 2 weeks after surgery. Well I have a 15 month old and I have to get him in and out of my car. He's 24lbs.. so I'm actually right under the 25 mark.. My question is, does anyone know if I could "tell" if I've lifted to much? He's the only thing I have lifted and my husband does it when he can... but he's not there all the time.

WASaBubbleButt · May 15, 2007

I think you'll find that it is mostly a matter of pain.

The issue I would be aware of when lifting your son is that it's a reaction to pull away when you touch a hot stove, right? Same concept applies here. If you go to lift him and it is painful you might have a natural reaction to pull away and there is a little more chance of dropping him. Just take things verrrry slow and easy.

A friend was banded in February and she did things with her 14 month old such as getting a step stool and if she wanted to be held my friend taught her before surgery to climb up on the step stool and then up to the couch where Mom was sitting. She said it worked quite well. That didn't help when it came to the changing table though. Just think about those kinds of things and how you can make it easier on yourself.

cfred · May 15, 2007

A step stool is a great idea. I could keep it in the car and take it out for him to get in and out!

The changing table would be an issue in the mornings BUT I could change him on the floor with a towel down (that's what I did this morning).

Thank you so much!

WASaBubbleButt · May 15, 2007

Get a rubbermaid brand or something similar. They are really light and it won't be a pain to carry it around with you. I have one for my dog. :youcandothis: