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trentonsmom · 08-29-2008, 04:35 PM

He is one and a half and it has been two weeks... can I lift him yet??

I dont want to damage anything but I miss lifting and holding him sooo much! Help

MY PS told me two weeks. Then at 2 weeks the NURSE told me two more weeks "just in case"

she must not have children

wantinmesumtatas · 08-29-2008, 04:42 PM

I started lifting my daughter who is 30 pounds after my 10 day checkup! I just couldn't stand it any longer. He didn't tell me not to but he didn't tell me I could either. I usually just bend down and she grabs ahold of my neck so I put my arms around her butt and lift. Good luck!

BookMama · 08-29-2008, 05:28 PM

My Ps said 2 weeks, i went picked up my 35 pounder a couple days before - he was having a melt-down at a party.

fitmomofthree · 08-29-2008, 05:48 PM

I started picking my almost 30 lb. daughter up a couple days before my two-week appt. The nurse said he probably didn't want me to do that, but my ps said some things can't be helped (very logical thinking!). Anyway, I just did what felt comfortable and I didn't push it. Just did it when I had to. The part that was most uncomfortable when I started picking her up was her squashing my chest. A little bit of pain, but mostly just uncomfortable, but I knew I wasn't hurting anything. Now I'm three weeks post op and I'm picking her up almost as much as I did before w/no problems. It's hard to say on this situation, because I wanna say do what your ps tells you, but I really wouldn't think it would hurt anything as long as it's not hurting you and you don't over-do it. HTH!!!

sfgirl67 · 08-29-2008, 08:57 PM

I lifter my baby about 30 pounds as well about 8 days after, limited, I just was careful and lifted her very little at first and worked my way up. You are a great judge of your won body, i believe in following ps's insruction but I did what I needed (could) do. Good Luck

Ness80 · 08-29-2008, 09:35 PM

I started at two weeks, I was paranoid at first and it was tender but ok. You know your body, and you will know when you have done it too much in a day cause they will be sore or achy at the end of the day.(i did this).
I just had my one month check up and my PS cleared me for everything, he said I could do Thai boxing if I wanted. LOL.

JujuBee · 08-29-2008, 10:37 PM

My PS said 2 weeks, they would give me clearence, however preferred if I would wait 3 weeks to give that extra week for internal incision healing... If you are unsure, you double check with your PS, not the nurse for extra reassurance.. and than start off slowly.. no sudden movements.. because even if its only been 2 weeks.. you gotta give your muscles time to get used to the normal activity again..

I too, have about a 30 lb toddler.. so I know how hard it is to not get to cuddle and hold him.. but all in good time!! Check with your PS!! even though I'm sure the nurse is good as well, this is the PS's call. JMO.

CAINAZ · 08-30-2008, 02:48 AM

My PS made me wait 4 weeks. But, I had a lift as well. I would have my DH or my older kids put my little boy(he was 3) in my lap or have him crawl up next to me, until I could lift him. The main thing is to go easy and it it hurts stop!

J*B* · 08-30-2008, 01:28 PM

Every ps is different; mine said no more than 25 lbs for 3 wks then no restrictions after that...

~J

Dream Weaver · 08-30-2008, 06:10 PM

I totally understand how you feel. My PS said nothing over 10 lbs for 6 wks. I'm dying b/c I have a 25 lb boy and when he says "up" and I can't pick him up, it just kills me. I'm only 11 days out since surgery and it's getting really difficult... I feel fine, but don't want to hurt myself either!

luckyfind · 01-02-2009, 10:46 PM

I just lifted my son tonight who is 25 lbs and I'm only 5 days post op. I felt a little pop inside and I'm wondering if it was a stitch, I hope everything will be okay...

Kathy814 · 01-02-2009, 11:58 PM

My PS said nothing over 10lbs for 4wks..I have picked up my daughter a few times and she is just around 32lbs, but I was very careful...I just don't over do anything..I know when I do things I can still feel the pull in my chest, so I am just cautious still.

gatorgirl_007 · 01-03-2009, 12:06 AM

I picked up my 31 lb toddler abt 7 days aftr my surgery. They told me 4 weeks, but if i had to to lift her with my legs and not my arms. I agree the smooshing was a bit painful. I had to lift her into her cr seat since i was alone and it hurt like hell. She was having a melt down and was crying so i screamed bc it hurt. She cried more, but not as much as I wanted to. More just pain than something happening.

jennyfrog71 · 01-03-2009, 12:42 AM

Thanks for the great post. Very useful as I have two girls ages 2/12 and 14mo. It would be impossible to wait 4wks. I am hoping to last at least 10 days.

luckyfind · 01-03-2009, 11:05 AM

My little boys are already noticing that I'm not picking them up, when I reach for his hand to guide him he does the little rag doll routine and lays in the floor. This is so frustrating for a mom! I'm sure it will be seem like no big deal once it all passes in a few weeks...I hope I can make it till then

08-29-2008, 04:35 PM	#1
trentonsmom Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Seattle Washington Sign: Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When can I lift my 30 pound baby? He is one and a half and it has been two weeks... can I lift him yet?? I dont want to damage anything but I miss lifting and holding him sooo much! Help MY PS told me two weeks. Then at 2 weeks the NURSE told me two more weeks "just in case" she must not have children

08-29-2008, 08:57 PM	#5
sfgirl67 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: san francisco Posts: 208 My Mood: Thanks: 181 Thanked 76 Times in 64 Posts	I lifter my baby about 30 pounds as well about 8 days after, limited, I just was careful and lifted her very little at first and worked my way up. You are a great judge of your won body, i believe in following ps's insruction but I did what I needed (could) do. Good Luck __________________

08-29-2008, 09:35 PM	#6
Ness80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Port Macquarie NSW Sign: Posts: 185 My Mood: Thanks: 53 Thanked 42 Times in 40 Posts	I started at two weeks, I was paranoid at first and it was tender but ok. You know your body, and you will know when you have done it too much in a day cause they will be sore or achy at the end of the day.(i did this). I just had my one month check up and my PS cleared me for everything, he said I could do Thai boxing if I wanted. LOL. __________________ 28 years old Married 3 years 1 baby (16months) 159cm, 57kg pre BA: 10 small b post BA: hopefully full C/baby D BA: 31st July 2008 355cc Polyurethane, round, HP overs. crease incision

08-29-2008, 10:37 PM	#7
JujuBee Naturally Augmented Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 'bout 22" from my computer ;) Sign: Posts: 801 My Mood: Thanks: 218 Thanked 426 Times in 353 Posts	My PS said 2 weeks, they would give me clearence, however preferred if I would wait 3 weeks to give that extra week for internal incision healing... If you are unsure, you double check with your PS, not the nurse for extra reassurance.. and than start off slowly.. no sudden movements.. because even if its only been 2 weeks.. you gotta give your muscles time to get used to the normal activity again.. I too, have about a 30 lb toddler.. so I know how hard it is to not get to cuddle and hold him.. but all in good time!! Check with your PS!! even though I'm sure the nurse is good as well, this is the PS's call. JMO. __________________ Will be going in for pocket revision and larger implants.. timeline.. unknown? will keep you updated "Be kind, more than necessary.. as everyone you meet is battling some kind of battle of their own"

08-30-2008, 02:48 AM	#8
CAINAZ One Year Post-Op Already! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Sign: Posts: 1,573 My Mood: Thanks: 379 Thanked 668 Times in 600 Posts	My PS made me wait 4 weeks. But, I had a lift as well. I would have my DH or my older kids put my little boy(he was 3) in my lap or have him crawl up next to me, until I could lift him. The main thing is to go easy and it it hurts stop! __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Cohen/

08-29-2008, 04:42 PM	#2
wantinmesumtatas Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Virginia Sign: Posts: 132 Thanks: 78 Thanked 41 Times in 36 Posts	I started lifting my daughter who is 30 pounds after my 10 day checkup! I just couldn't stand it any longer. He didn't tell me not to but he didn't tell me I could either. I usually just bend down and she grabs ahold of my neck so I put my arms around her butt and lift. Good luck!

08-29-2008, 05:28 PM	#3
BookMama Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: APO, Belgium Sign: Posts: 92 Thanks: 24 Thanked 38 Times in 36 Posts	My Ps said 2 weeks, i went picked up my 35 pounder a couple days before - he was having a melt-down at a party.

08-29-2008, 05:48 PM	#4
fitmomofthree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Eaton, Ohio Sign: Posts: 150 Thanks: 101 Thanked 70 Times in 59 Posts	I started picking my almost 30 lb. daughter up a couple days before my two-week appt. The nurse said he probably didn't want me to do that, but my ps said some things can't be helped (very logical thinking!). Anyway, I just did what felt comfortable and I didn't push it. Just did it when I had to. The part that was most uncomfortable when I started picking her up was her squashing my chest. A little bit of pain, but mostly just uncomfortable, but I knew I wasn't hurting anything. Now I'm three weeks post op and I'm picking her up almost as much as I did before w/no problems. It's hard to say on this situation, because I wanna say do what your ps tells you, but I really wouldn't think it would hurt anything as long as it's not hurting you and you don't over-do it. HTH!!!

08-30-2008, 01:28 PM	#9
JB Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Sign: Posts: 146 My Mood: Thanks: 52 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Every ps is different; mine said no more than 25 lbs for 3 wks then no restrictions after that... ~J __________________ 5'2" 130 lbs (gained 10lbs after ba...running my way to 115lbs) Pre BA- 32/34A Post BA- depending on the bra can wear from 32DD to 34DD...YEAH!! BA Date: June 11, 2008 smooth, high profile, 550cc, Saline, Unders, Crease incision Mommy of 3 under 7 yrs; all breastfed over 6 mos. Wife of a 'hunky-hubby' for 8 yrs!

08-30-2008, 06:10 PM	#10
Dream Weaver Cheers to having all you want and wanting all you have... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Florida Sign: Posts: 194 My Mood: Thanks: 100 Thanked 81 Times in 55 Posts	I totally understand how you feel. My PS said nothing over 10 lbs for 6 wks. I'm dying b/c I have a 25 lb boy and when he says "up" and I can't pick him up, it just kills me. I'm only 11 days out since surgery and it's getting really difficult... I feel fine, but don't want to hurt myself either! __________________ Namaste... ~ Dream Married Mama of a beautiful, spirited 18 mo boy 5' 5" 123 lbs, rc: 28 Pre breast augmentation: 34A... Post BA: 34D Mod+ Sil 375R 400L Partial Unders Crease What a difference a BA makes... “The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but reveal to them their own." ~ Benjamin Disraeli www.justbreastimplants.com/Spence/

01-02-2009, 10:46 PM	#11
luckyfind Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jackson Tennesee Sign: Posts: 118 My Mood: Thanks: 104 Thanked 60 Times in 47 Posts	I just lifted my son tonight who is 25 lbs and I'm only 5 days post op. I felt a little pop inside and I'm wondering if it was a stitch, I hope everything will be okay... __________________ 5'4 112lbs PreBA: 34A/AA PostBA:(28" rc/ 9" across each breast) 32D or 34C 275cc filled 300cc L/ 325cc R Mentor smooth saline mod+

01-02-2009, 11:58 PM	#12
Kathy814 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Steeler Country Sign: Posts: 180 My Mood: Thanks: 38 Thanked 63 Times in 62 Posts	My PS said nothing over 10lbs for 4wks..I have picked up my daughter a few times and she is just around 32lbs, but I was very careful...I just don't over do anything..I know when I do things I can still feel the pull in my chest, so I am just cautious still. __________________ 36 years young 5'5" 160 lbs..still working on loosing Mom of 4 (2 breast fed) BA 12/17/08 Pre BA Size 38B Post BA Size 38C hoping of a 38D Smooth Round Moderate Plus Profile 500cc Gel Unders Crease

01-03-2009, 12:06 AM	#13
gatorgirl_007 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: tampa florida Sign: Posts: 402 My Mood: Thanks: 84 Thanked 141 Times in 122 Posts	I picked up my 31 lb toddler abt 7 days aftr my surgery. They told me 4 weeks, but if i had to to lift her with my legs and not my arms. I agree the smooshing was a bit painful. I had to lift her into her cr seat since i was alone and it hurt like hell. She was having a melt down and was crying so i screamed bc it hurt. She cried more, but not as much as I wanted to. More just pain than something happening. __________________ 5'0" - 114 lb - RC 29.5" - BWD 12.5 Pre-BA - 32 B (34 A) Post-BA - ?? 400 (L) and 425 (R) silicone, sub-fascial, crease incision

01-03-2009, 12:42 AM	#14
jennyfrog71 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bay Area/Northern Ca Sign: Posts: 99 My Mood: Thanks: 40 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts	Thanks for the great post. Very useful as I have two girls ages 2/12 and 14mo. It would be impossible to wait 4wks. I am hoping to last at least 10 days.

01-03-2009, 11:05 AM	#15
luckyfind Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jackson Tennesee Sign: Posts: 118 My Mood: Thanks: 104 Thanked 60 Times in 47 Posts	My little boys are already noticing that I'm not picking them up, when I reach for his hand to guide him he does the little rag doll routine and lays in the floor. This is so frustrating for a mom! I'm sure it will be seem like no big deal once it all passes in a few weeks...I hope I can make it till then __________________ 5'4 112lbs PreBA: 34A/AA PostBA:(28" rc/ 9" across each breast) 32D or 34C 275cc filled 300cc L/ 325cc R Mentor smooth saline mod+