How long after surgery will it (practically) be before I can pick up my son? I don't mean walking around carrying him, I mean putting him in the carseat, putting him up on the changing table and back down. He's 2 1/2 and weighs 25 lbs. My husband will be off for five days after my surgery, but after that I'm on my own. I do have an older daughter (9) who will be able to help out some.

Thanks!!

I'm in the same boat as you, I have a son who is about 25 pounds. I won't have a choice but to lift him, but I look forward to hearing some answers to your post.

My doc said nothing over 15 lbs for 2 weeks. She said I could mess up the port site because the stitches havent healed yet and I could do damage there.

My daughter is 2 and half and weighs abt 35 lbs. Dr. said not lift her for any reason. I miss it.

Wow...your husbands taking off 5 days? How lucky!

I have a 4 month old and a two year old, Ive been wondering how im going to take both of them in and out of the car.

If you get any ideas, please share...im curious..

A couple of suggestions:

* Put a cotton blanket down on the floor and change him there

* Get him to climb in and out of the car seat on his own - he's 2 & half! My granddaughter (also 2 & half) has conniptions if I try to lift her in or out of the car seat "I do it!! I do it!!"

* Have lots of cuddles on the couch, rather than picking him up

A couple of suggestions:

* Put a cotton blanket down on the floor and change him there

* Get him to climb in and out of the car seat on his own - he's 2 & half! My granddaughter (also 2 & half) has conniptions if I try to lift her in or out of the car seat "I do it!! I do it!!"

* Have lots of cuddles on the couch, rather than picking him up

I am going to start this week changing him on the bed or floor.

Him being 2 1/2 is a big part of the problem. He'd climb into the carseat with no problem at 2, but now he has a little mind of his own and frequently requires some direction ... or dragging ... to get him in there. I'm going to have to come up with something creative, or resort to bribery, to get him in there, I'm afraid.

My doc said nothing over 15 lbs for 2 weeks. She said I could mess up the port site because the stitches havent healed yet and I could do damage there.

My daughter is 2 and half and weighs abt 35 lbs. Dr. said not lift her for any reason. I miss it.

Did he give you an idea as to how long it would be before you could lift her?

Hi,

I am done with all my pre op and waiting for a surgery date. I am very worried about caring for my kids. I have 2 year old ACTIVE twin boys and a 4 year old daughter. I may also have a hernia repaired while being banded. I am really nervous....

Thanks,

Kris:o

every doctor is different. My husbands' and mine said after one week we were allowed 100+ lbs on lifting. there for I would ask your doc as he/she is the only one that can tell you what they want you to do. good luck.