Hi, I am scheduled to be banded on july 7, 2008. I am very excited, but worried about my kids. I have 3 children under 4 and my husband works 10-12 hour days, 6 days per week. My mom will be with me after surgery to help with my kids but she has a bad back. My doctor says i can not lift them for 4 weeks. My twin boys just turned 2 and are use to me carrying them. Does anyone out there have any advice for me.

Hi There, I am the grandma to 18 month old twin boys, although they don't live with me I found it helpful to just sit in my chair and let the boys climb on my lap- I did no lifting until week 3 after surgery.

Everyone is very different I had surgery on a monday and back to work on Thursday, feeling like a million bucks others had to take up to 3 weeks off, just take it at your own pace and let the little ones have a seat on moms lap but no lifting for a while.

Best of luck to you

Hi!

My date is July 7th too! I could definitely understand your concerns! I have 2 children, 11 and 8 and a husband who works 10-12 hour days, too.

For me, it is the guilt of being layed up with my kids bord and also since they are old enough to know about the surgery, is it sending the wrong message? Both of them love to eat and they are both slightly over-weight. My husband eats and eats and is always skinny. He is only taking off three days and I know you are not supposed to drive for 10 days. So, my problem is the guilt of having my kids stuck home. We don't live in a neighborhood with other kids and they would rather be glued to the TV or computer. I vow that once I loss weight and am able to keep up and do more, I am going to get them more active. You are very lucky to have your mother, though, I really have nobody. But, I do remember how much more attention they need at such young ages. Good Luck!

Barb