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    Gastric Sleeve Member LaffeyTaffey's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Weight restrictions?

    Did anyone have a bariatric doctor tell them not to lift over a certain amount? My son weighs 25 pounds and I'll be by myself with him after having my surgery so I was a bit concerned...



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    1st mo = 19 pds
    2nd mo = 19 pds
    3rd mo = 9 pds
    4th mo = 16 pds
    5th mo = 11 pds
    6th mo = 9 pds
    7th mo = 4 pds
    8th mo = 1 pd (bad food choices)
    9th mo = 4 pds
    10th mo = 3 pds
    11th mo = 3 pds
    12th mo = 4 pds
    13th Mo = 3 pds

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Boondocker's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Weight restrictions?

    yes I was told not to lift anything over 10 lbs for 6 weeks.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member mtngrl's Avatar
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    Default Re: Weight restrictions?

    I was told nothing over 10 lbs for 8 weeks. Seems that it is easy to get a hernia if you aren't careful.



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    Default Re: Weight restrictions?

    I was told not to lift anything over 10 pounds for 6 weeks.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member amt5298's Avatar
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    Default Re: Weight restrictions?

    i was told nothing heavier than a gallon of milk the first month and a half i could not even lift weights until i was cleared by doc at two months out
    start of my journey 341lbs.
    post pre op diet 320lbs.
    on day of surgery 311lbs.
    1 month 296 lbs.
    3 months 279 lbs.
    6 months 260 lbs.
    9 months 243 lbs.
    12 months 225 lbs.
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    Gastric Sleeve Member cathbas's Avatar
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    Default Re: Weight restrictions?

    Yep, you should be concerned..you are not supposed to lift that much weight ..you do not want to tear anything..!!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member LaffeyTaffey's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Weight restrictions?

    Hmm I'd better have my fiancé and my son's grandma help out then! I don't want to mess this up that's for sure. My fiancé normally works 6 days a week so he'll just have to work 5 :P



    Weight Loss:
    6 Month Requirement with Nut = 41 pounds
    1st mo = 19 pds
    2nd mo = 19 pds
    3rd mo = 9 pds
    4th mo = 16 pds
    5th mo = 11 pds
    6th mo = 9 pds
    7th mo = 4 pds
    8th mo = 1 pd (bad food choices)
    9th mo = 4 pds
    10th mo = 3 pds
    11th mo = 3 pds
    12th mo = 4 pds
    13th Mo = 3 pds

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Joe Poppa's Avatar
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    Default Re: Weight restrictions?

    I asked my surgeon the same question (not about lifting your son , but about reading some people recommended I shouldn't lift more than 10-15 pounds the first few weeks post gastric sleeve WLS) , he asked me how much do I weigh? After I told him, he then said you lift that much weight when you stand up.

    He recommended I did not do any lifting like trying to lift a refrigerator or heavy weights in a gym, but outside of that, lifting within reason (without straining) is ok. Also, as a good practice, to try to lift with my legs and not my back.

    Follow your surgeon's instructions.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member LaffeyTaffey's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Weight restrictions?

    Thanks Joe Poppa! I see my surgeon halfway through September so I'll ask them then.



    Weight Loss:
    6 Month Requirement with Nut = 41 pounds
    1st mo = 19 pds
    2nd mo = 19 pds
    3rd mo = 9 pds
    4th mo = 16 pds
    5th mo = 11 pds
    6th mo = 9 pds
    7th mo = 4 pds
    8th mo = 1 pd (bad food choices)
    9th mo = 4 pds
    10th mo = 3 pds
    11th mo = 3 pds
    12th mo = 4 pds
    13th Mo = 3 pds

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    Default Re: Weight restrictions?

    GOOD LUCK! Call Grandma. I had gallbladder surgery once wilh a 18mo my husband couldn't help cause of work. I used my legs to boost him. yeah youll need help. It will go fast!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member plp55's Avatar
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    Default Re: Weight restrictions?

    Have grandma help and start thinking about how to modify things so you don't have to lift him....have a picnic on the floor instead of the high chair, let's nap together on the couch instead of your crib...get down to his level instead of lifting, just an idea...



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    Default Re: Weight restrictions?

    I was told not to lift anything over 15 pounds for 6 weeks post surgery to prevent a hernia.
    MClark
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