Has anyone been told that they will have a lifting restriction after surgery? If so, how much weight and for how long? TIA

Yes, there is a lifting restriction. You should check with your surgeon to be sure what his/her guidelines are. I was restricted to nothing over 15 lbs for 4 weeks.

I was told no more than 10 lbs for 2 weeks.

I was told no more than 10lbs for about 4-6 weeks you really should see what your doc says though and follow his/her guidelines GOOD LUCK!!

My doctor said nothing over 20 pounds for 2 weeks. It was really hard because at the time I had an 8 month daughter and she weighed about 18 to 19 pounds and I didn't want to push it. So I had to hire a babysitter to come to my house everyday after I got done teaching to "hold" my daughter for me. It made me really sad. By the 12th or 13th day, I was holding her and carrying her- but it hurt a little. I don't regret my surgery- I have lost about 50 pounds in 6 months... :smile: