How long after VSG were you able to bend over and pick something off the floor without pain? I have a special needs dog and debating sending her to the dog sitter. I don't want to send her bc then I will be worried about her & its an extra expense. But, I also don't want to add the burden on my caregiver. Thanks!

I'm pretty sure there is a 15 - 20 pounds weight limitation for about 4 - 6 weeks.

About a week and a half post op.

I'm pretty sure there is a 15 - 20 pounds weight limitation for about 4 - 6 weeks.

She weighs 8 pounds so I'm fine picking her up after the initial pain wears off.

About a week and a half post op.

Wow! I was hoping it wouldn't be that long. Thanks!

I was bending over just fine 2 days after surgery.

I had surgery on the 13th and still have a hard time bending over. I can squat down but it hurts to bend.

Just wear something to support your stomach, like a compression top, you just don't want to pull on your stitches, and binder will work too.

just be careful though, little dogs like to climb all over you and they won't understand that you are in pain/sensitive. Well at least mine does.

Edited April 25, 20179 yr by OutsideMatchInside