Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Rita, I understand about the 'got to do what you have to do bit'! I did it for years and as a result I am now a wreck with a back that is hell to live with. If you have RA you are at particular risk and while I can't say how you go about it, I do know that in the USA you do have some very strict Occupational Health laws. Is there a trolley you can put them on so you don't actually carry them for any way? Try and make a plan, one does not think it is important till it is too late. Hugs, Joan Lifting <<Rita - those are mighty heavy bags to lift and I would think at least 6 weeks but really you should think seriously about lifting that weight at all - is it not an occupational health hazard or have I got my lbs and kilos mixed up ?Joan>>Joan,Thanks for the advice. I wish I did NOT have to lift them and some of the time the boys who work back in the kennel head me off to get whatever I need in the stock room and bring it up for me. Other times, I am on my own when everyone else is busy doing what they are suppose to be doing, ya know? I have RA and lifting that much has always been a concern for me, but ya do what you have to do. I have surprised myself and been able to do it regularly, always careful to lift correctly of course!,Your daughter is 30# and they said you can lift her? Wow! I know for a fact my doc said no lifting heavy things for sometime after my SX, I just couldn't rememeber the time line. I think I will wait a few more weeks and then move to the heavier stuff. Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hi all Kristi here. 5 weeks post op down 30 lbs. Woo Hoo look at me. I have a question maybe somebody can help me with. Like I said I am 5 weeks post op and today I did something I probably should not have done. I lifted a bag about 75 lbs, but I am thinking that probably isn't a problem I just wanted some input from other people who have had the sleeve. Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Wow, that's great! Took me 3 mos. to lose 30 lbs.so you're doing fantastic. The lifting restriction is because Dr. A doesn't want you to get a hernia. I was told not to lift anything heavier than a 2 yr. old child and not to lift weights at the gym more than 5 lbs and then only after 3 mos. I'm sure I exceeded the 5# requirement many times with a bag of groceries, etc. Experts on this site will tell you if you damaged yourself with the 75# but don't do it again. You probably have a lot of energy and don't feel as if you've had surgery but you are still healing inside. Baby yourself and ask for help until you're 3 mos. out. From: morehousekristi <birtlover@...>Subject: Lifting Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 6:28 PM Hi allKristi here. 5 weeks post op down 30 lbs. Woo Hoo look at me. I have a question maybe somebody can help me with. Like I said I am 5 weeks post op and today I did something I probably should not have done. I lifted a bag about 75 lbs, but I am thinking that probably isn't a problem I just wanted some input from other people who have had the sleeve.Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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