how much lifting????

Hopefully some of the Princesses further along than myself can answer this one as I am just curious.

At appx. the 4 month mark how much weight are you allowed to lift where it wouldn't cause any internal problems? I mean not like , but 50-60 lb items. I am self employed and can set my own work schedule and I should start working again in the fall (Sept) and was wondering ,would I be able to lift that amount a few times twice a day...if not , look out vacation here I come!


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I am 4 wks post op and I can't lift anything more than 10 pounds for 2 more weeks. I would ask your dr. how much can you lift.

I am at the 3 week and only up to 10lbs. too...just wondering further out like 3-4 months how much were others able and allowed. Gotta plan in advance!

It really does depend on your surgery, your age, your doctor and the state of your pelvic floor on this one, I think.
After my TVH due to a second prolapse, I was advised by the physio to avoid very heavy lifting for life if I could...she also said no woman should lift a very heavy vacuum cleaner up the stairs by the way!
After my recetocele repair 4 months ago I was instructed by the consultant to avoid very heavy lifting - like furniture and heavy garden debris - for life as I have a weak pelvic floor,not helped by 3 repair surgeries.
Sorry can't be more helpful.

Thanks...I guess I'll have to ask my Dr. at the 6 wk check!

Hey Ladies
When I Went Back For My Six Week Check-up And Was Cleared To Go Back To Work, I Ask My Doctor If I Could Pick Up Some
Stones In My Yard She Said You Should Not Be Picking Up Stones Even If You Did Not Have A Hyster, They Are Not Very Big Stones But They Are Heavy.the Size Vary. I Was Just Gonig To Put Them Around My Mail Box. I Love Being In My Yard . My Hubby And Son Do The Cutting And Such And I Do Some Landscaping. That's What I Have To Say About Lifting. I Will Be 2 Months Post-op Tomorrow And Still Have Some Tenderness On The Left Side Of My Abdomen.

I am at 4+ months now and am suprised that I have overdone it. I had a very good recovery, and planned my entry back into work (I'm a massage therapist) incrimentally. My stamina/energy had returned a couple of weeks ago, and I guess between that and just feeling so darned good, I forgot I had surgery. Lifting heavy planters on the deck, and working at my pre surgery capacity proved to be a bit much and now I'm feeling it. Your body will tell you if you overdo it. Good luck-K

Thanks to all for your advice!