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Can I Pick Up Kids After Mommy Makeover?
asked 8 months ago by qmommyx2 in Carson City, NV
Latest answer by Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Question viewed 318 times
Tags: lifting, timing
I am anticipating having a mommy makeover this summer (breast augmentation and tummy tuck). I'm in fairly good shape now but am just really unhappy with my body post twins. By the time I have my procedure my twins will be 23 months old. When will I be able to lift them? I will have my mom and my husband to help me for about a week but after that I'll be on my own. Thanks.
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Can I Pick Up Kids After Mommy Makeover?
You will need to refrain from lifting your twins for at least the first week, and having help for that week is a good idea. During a tummy tuck, the recutus abdominus muscles are repaired, and this is the area that could potentially be damaged post operatively if you lift too soon or too heavy objects that could cause your sutures to pull through the muscle. Be sure to discuss this with your surgeon before surgery, and be monitored after surgery to be sure to be safe when...
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After Mommy Makeover you will need help picking up children for at least a week
The Mommy Makeover which includes a Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation and or Breast Lift is a significant procedure which requires rest and avoidance of strenuous activity during recovery for at least two weeks.
I advise patients with small children who require lifting to delay their surgery until the children are older or be certain that they have help with the children during at least the first week to 10 days after surgery.
Often the patient's mother, sister, mother in law,...
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Postoperative activities like lifting, after a mommy makeover and the best timing is when you have the help you need.
Postoperative care and activity restrictions are very important for your recovery and your ultimate result. Lifting toddlers after 1 week will most likely create an increase risk for complications like, bleeding, swelling, fluid collections, scar separation and scar widening. I typically tell my patients that these two procedures requires that you have help lifting toddlers and doing manual labor like housework for 3 weeks. When you have breast augmentation with breast implants under the...
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Picking up kids after mommy makeover
The issue is not picking up the kids, it is holding them. When you hold your children their feet are all over the place. The issue is getting kicked in the abdomen or breasts. I feel that it is crucial to protect these areas for two weeks. Picking up the kids and taking them from chair to floor or crib to chair is not the issue. When you are sitting on the couch, you can invite them to sit next to you and read to them but, "mommy has a boo boo and I...
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Roger J. Friedman, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon
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Lifting after mommy makeover
Hello,
The tummy tuck component of your mommy makeover will be the biggest restriction to lifting. You should no be lifting anything greater than about 5-10 pounds for at least 2-3 weeks (preferrably 4-6 week). Both the muscle repair and the tummy tuck closure will need some time to heal properly and strenuous activity like heavy lifting can impact you result.
All the best,
Dr Repta
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Post operative care after mommy me makeover
The two peaks in healing are 3 and 6 weeks. most doctors advocate 6 weeks before complete activity
2-3 weeks for light lifting (less than 15-20 lbs)
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Wait six weeks
Good luck on your surgery. In order for the muscle to heal right, you need to give it six weeks before trying to lift your twins. I allow my patients to have their children placed by someonelse on their lap after two weeks, so you can hold them that way.
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Your In Good Shape
You should be just fine with the help that you have at home during that time. Listen very carefully to your plastic surgeon and all directions. The second week will stll be difficult so go slow.
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Lifting Children after Mommy Makeover
Hi there-
The good news is that by the time of your planned surgery, your children should be mobile, and able to come to you when they want attention.
It is very important that you do not lift or carry anything of significant weight (more than 5 lbs or so) for at least 6 weeks after your surgery- but if your children are able to come to you and climb in your lap (even if it requires a bit of assistance), you should be able to get through this 6 week period without them (or you)...
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Can I Pick Up Kids After Mommy Makeover?
Simplistic response is NO! But you should always follow your chosen surgeon's post operative instructions.
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Lifting children after a Mommy Makeover
If a mommy makeover involves a tummy tuck, you should plan on not lifting any children for six weeks after the surgery. This is especially true if your surgeon "tightened" you abdominal muscles. If instead you have abdominal liposuction only for your mommy makeover you will be able to lift them much sooner. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions based on you procedure.
Adam Hamawy, MD
Westchester Plastic Surgeon
Westchester Plastic Surgeon
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Can I Pick Up Kids After Mommy Makeover?Answer:
Twin two year olds!!!!! And a Tummy Tuck!!!! I would feel better if you had help from your mom for 2 weeks! For my patients, no straining the tummy for 6 weeks. Holding is OK, and even carrying can be (have the kids stand up on the couch first before you pick them up, then pull them close) but go easy on the abs for 6 weeks…Those stitches that help tighten your tummy need time to heal and you really don’t want to break them!!!
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Lifting After Mommy Makeover?
Thank you for the question.
You will likely need to refrain from lifting the twins for the first month after surgery. I think you will be wise to have additional help with the kids after the one-week that is already planned.
Remember you are about to undergo a major operation with significant physical and emotional ups and downs to be expected. Some words of advice that may prove helpful....
1 Make sure you have a strong and patient support system (several...
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Lifting after a mommy makeover
I ask my patients to not lift more than 20lbs for 3 weeks after a mommy makeover. More than that can cause bleeding and we want that to be kept to a minimum so you can get back to normal in 4-6 weeks. They can sit on your lap, but no lifting them up if over 20 lbs.
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Caring for children after a Mommy Makeover
The limiting factor for you lifting your kids will be the tummy tuck surgery. It is great that you will have help for about a week. At a week, you will be able to start caring for your kids again but we do recommend avoiding lifting, pulling, or pushing anything over 10lbs for the first 4-6 weeks. Good Luck!
Robert Heck, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Follow Your Doctor's Instructions
Planning this far ahead makes great sense for a mommy makeover. But it also means that some of the questions yo have now will be answered in more detail at the pre-operative appointments with your doctor. Every Plastic Surgeon has slightly different rules about lifting after a tummy tuck and your surgeon will, I am sure, give you his opinions. In general at one week you will be able to do some very light lifting, but hugging the twins can be difficult if they squirm and...
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Recovery after augmentation and tummy tuck
If you need to run after 2 year-olds, I would say give yoursef at least two if not three weeks. It also depends on what specifically is being done at surgery. This is a question best answered by your surgeon. If recovery constraints are important, sometimes modification of the surgical approach can be entertained.
Robin T.W. Yuan, M.D.
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Lifting weight limit after mommy makeover
Thank you for your question. Each plastic surgeon has his or her own set of instructions after surgery. In my practice for tummy tuck's and breast augmentations, I have a "lift no more than 10 pounds for 4-6 weeks" guideline. Kids can crawl up in your lap or someone can hand them to you. Just don't bend down and pick them up.
Ask your surgeon what her or his instructions are and follow them. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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Avoid lifting for several weeks after mommy makeover
Planning for recovery time is one of the biggest challenges with the mommy makeover. The main issue has to do with the muscle rpair which is commonly needed in the abdomen, especially after twins. (When the muscles have been pushed apart, called a diastasis, they can't be pulled back in with exercise.) It is analagous to a hernia repair which takes 6 weeks to reach full strength. It is likely that you can advance your activities sooner, but coordinate with your plastic surgeon and follow...
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Avoid heavy lifting after mommy makeover
You should avoid lifting more than 25-30 pounds for about four to six weeks after a mommy makeover. Your pectoral muscles (chest) and abdominal muscles will need time to heal during this time. Your twins will likely be more than this weight when they are close to two years of age. These are just general guidelines. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon for a complete examination in person for more detailed information.
Best wishes,
Dr.Bruno
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