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After surgery- doing your own housework?

deleted_user
deleted_user
I just wanted to know how long it will take after surgery to be able to drive- do housework etc.
krystlmom
krystlmom
This isn't behaving the way it should...

I'm hoping by responding it resets it
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was allowed to drive after two weeks. I am not allowed to run a sweeper or lift anything over ten pounds for at least another month yet. My surgery was Oct. 17.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was allowed to drive after two weeks. I am not allowed to run a sweeper or lift anything over ten pounds for at least another month yet. My surgery was Oct. 17.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I couldnt lift more than 5 lbs for the 1st 4 weeks, then it went to 10 lbs until I released to work out at 8 weeks, and I dont think i really had a driving restriction, I didnt happen to drive until i had to get myself to my 1 week post op appt.

I could not vacuum for like 2-4 weeks cant remember exactly, and my Mom kept my kids for an entire week, then they were home in the evenings for the 2nd week as I have 1 older & 1 younger who could help w/lil brother :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was told I could drive two weeks after my surgery & when it came to the house work. I think everyone is different. I couldn't stop cleaning after my surgery I was so full of energy, my house was spotless. I also think that my mind was so free from thinking of food all the time that I filled that space with energy. OMGosh that sounds kinda wacked aye,LOL. Well I hope you can understand what I'm saying.
butterflyxlife
butterflyxlife
I am allowed light housework- for instance, I vacuum small portions at a time, I fold my own laundry, and I load the dishwasher. However- my husband carries the laundry basket upstairs and helps me put it away, and puts the dishes away, and finishes vacuuming if needed. To be quite honest, my doctor did not say "You cannot do this" he said "Be careful, stay within reason, Listen carefully to your body and don't over-do it" Which I think makes plenty of sense-- I was Lap-RNY on Nov. 12th, and I haven't had a problem as long as I listen closely to my body- and I'm not afraid to ask for help from my family!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks for the help. Hugs to all
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