I have a 1.5 year old baby who weighs about 25lbs. I was wondering if I will need to wait 6 weeks before I am able to pick her up. What is the normal recommendation?
Answer: How long after mommy makeover can I lift my baby? I would recommend waiting about 6 weeks before lifting more than a few pounds.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: How long after mommy makeover can I lift my baby? I would recommend waiting about 6 weeks before lifting more than a few pounds.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Mommy makeover healing time before lifting children A mommy makeover is a relatively big procedure and it involves removing and tightening skin, repairing the abdominal muscles and often elevating the chest muscles to put an implant underneath. With all of that work, especially on the muscles, we have to give adequate healing time to prevent wound healing problems. Usually we limit lifting to 5-10lbs for the first 2 weeks, then advance to 15lbs for the third week. Before you would be lifting a 25lb baby it probably needs to be at least 4 to 6 weeks, depending on healing and swelling. During that time you can sit with her on the couch or with her on your lap (if she is in a good mood and not kicking and screaming!!). Sometimes, patients find it easier to take things down to their child’s level so they don’t feel the need to bring them up to theirs. Often times it helps to practice with them for a week or 2 before surgery so it’s not such a shock when you can’t pick them up after surgery!
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Answer: Mommy makeover healing time before lifting children A mommy makeover is a relatively big procedure and it involves removing and tightening skin, repairing the abdominal muscles and often elevating the chest muscles to put an implant underneath. With all of that work, especially on the muscles, we have to give adequate healing time to prevent wound healing problems. Usually we limit lifting to 5-10lbs for the first 2 weeks, then advance to 15lbs for the third week. Before you would be lifting a 25lb baby it probably needs to be at least 4 to 6 weeks, depending on healing and swelling. During that time you can sit with her on the couch or with her on your lap (if she is in a good mood and not kicking and screaming!!). Sometimes, patients find it easier to take things down to their child’s level so they don’t feel the need to bring them up to theirs. Often times it helps to practice with them for a week or 2 before surgery so it’s not such a shock when you can’t pick them up after surgery!
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December 22, 2016
Answer: Lifting Children After a Mommy Makeover Thank you very much for your question and congratulations
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December 22, 2016
Answer: Lifting Children After a Mommy Makeover Thank you very much for your question and congratulations
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December 13, 2016
Answer: Mommy makeover recovery Usually you want to wait 4-6 weeks before lifting 25 pounds after abdominal surgery. This is a general time frame. Your surgeon will best be able to advise you based on the details of your surgery and how you progress through recovery.
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December 13, 2016
Answer: Mommy makeover recovery Usually you want to wait 4-6 weeks before lifting 25 pounds after abdominal surgery. This is a general time frame. Your surgeon will best be able to advise you based on the details of your surgery and how you progress through recovery.
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December 13, 2016
Answer: Lifting after a mommy makeover Usually I suggest waiting 4-6 weeks after surgery to avoid damaging muscle repair. Sometimes I don't do a muscle repair, so you would need to ask your surgeon. Usually this is the case. There are ways to lift with less strain on the abdominal muscles, but usually it is safer to avoid lifting at all, especially the kids as they don't hold still and move in unpredictable ways.
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December 13, 2016
Answer: Lifting after a mommy makeover Usually I suggest waiting 4-6 weeks after surgery to avoid damaging muscle repair. Sometimes I don't do a muscle repair, so you would need to ask your surgeon. Usually this is the case. There are ways to lift with less strain on the abdominal muscles, but usually it is safer to avoid lifting at all, especially the kids as they don't hold still and move in unpredictable ways.
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