Heavy lifting after surgery?

I am in the process of doing my pre approval appointments and I was wondering if anyone knew how long you were not able to lift. I have twins who are 28 pounds each and I would need to get them down the stairs in the mornings. I do the drop offset in the morning and hubby picks up.

My doctor told me "No lifting more than 15lbs for 8 weeks".

Hi!!

I know mine was 6 weeks post op & my son was 20 months. It was hard for me. I overdid it with him on week 3 & had pain for a week an half. My Dr. told me I overdid it to take it easy. I was in bed with a hotpad. Even if you feel great please try not to carry too heavy. Can you all stay downstairs for a while? Or try to work something with hubby? I had my parents stay with me & hubby was off for the first two weeks then I was on my own. By that time I had shown my son how to go down the stairs sitting with me by his side. Good luck!!

6 weeks nothing more than 10-15 pounds the biggest thing I lift since I've been home with out pain is my 17 pound dog, I've helped with groceries I know were way too hefty (not normally) and had to take pain meds right after

YES MINE WAS NO MORE THAN 10LBS. FOR 6 WEEKS.

Just to tell you more about the why.  Your stomach wall has been penetrated (with the cutting) and any lifting CAN lead to a hernia...it might not bother you initially but it can be VERY bad years from now.

Ms Shell

 Ditto yo what Ms. Shell said. I haven't been able to lift more than 20 pounds for a month, so far. 

You will need some help then.  Most surgeons say nothing over 10 lbs for around six weeks.  Sorry to tell you bad news.  You do NOT want a hernia.