Advice on post op care – babies! Started by: Scarlett

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  • Scarlett
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    October 1, 2013 at 1:14 pm
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    So basically I phoned my PC to ask about how I would be after the op.
    My main concern is my surfer is on a sat. So that weekends I’m staying with my mom then I have 5 days before my partner breaks up from work for Xmas. But he’s only off for two weeks and it’s stressing me out. So basically I have 5 days alone with 2 children and then after the 2 weeks he gets off for Xmas I’m alone again. Now she advised me is be fine but I’m just so concerned if I lift my boy it will move the implants! I can get away with not lifting my eldest as he’s 3 now and quite independent. But my youngest is only 3 months now! He’ll be 6 months by dec and still hugely dependant.

    Advice?

    Scarlett
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    October 1, 2013 at 1:15 pm
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    Surfer? Surgery! Sorry stupid ios7. Please ignore all typos haha XX

    Mumofthree
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    October 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm
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    Hi Scarlett I just wanted to bump this up. I am in the same boat. Op is nov 27th and I will have a 6 yr and 4 yr old, which are fine they Are independent but by nov my youngest will be and 1 and a bit. I will have help for the first seven days but after that I’ll be on my own to do school runs, naps etc i am panicking a bit about getting him in and out of car and cot? Anyone else experience this or have any advice?

    Scarlett
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    October 1, 2013 at 3:59 pm
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    What did your PC say? Or have you spoke to your surgeon already? My surgeon consult is not until oct 28th even though I already have surgery booked so I’m wondering if he can tell me. But in the booklet I left initial consultation with it says no heavy lifting and in brackets including children! Contradicting!

    XX

    sarah
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    October 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm
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    Hi girls il be in the same boat my eldest are 5 and 2 and half but my youngest will be 10 mths when I have op 13th nov.i asked my surgeon at the consultation and he said i could lift around 20lbs but only if not lift up arms right up if that makes sence .i also need to ask about pushing a buggy ?? Xx

    clamo1
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    October 1, 2013 at 5:32 pm
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    hiya girls i had my op yesterday ive got a 3yr old there is no way i could lift her my mums helping me out with nursery ect hope this helps xx

    Abigail
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    October 1, 2013 at 6:27 pm
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    I have a 3 year old and my littlest was 15 months! It was so hard as I was told no lifting (including her) for 6 weeks! It took me 2 weeks to feel remotely normal. If you can cover the first 2 weeks you should be fine but please remember everyone is different some girls feel fine after a week I just felt crappy for 2 weeks x

    Mumofthree
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    October 1, 2013 at 8:43 pm
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    My surgeon said no heavy lifting for 2 wks, but there’s no way my hubbie can take 2 weeks off! Will have 24/7 care for 7 days so I am hoping that wil help me for week two. Then I might set up a little bed on the floor for his afternoon nap and enlist the 6 yr old for some help with lifting if I need too. I am not telling anyone about my surgery so there’s no one else to ask for help! So basically I’ll be winging it!

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