Is it healed 3 weeks post op

[Eve30]

Hi- on my discharge sheet it says no heavy lifting for 6 weeks however I'm sure my surgeon told me I can drive and lift after 2? Wondering what others did as my kids are back home now and wed will be 3 weeks post op and want to take daughter out again in the buggy walking so I get my exercise too! If the scars are closed and one crusting a bit are they healed?? Thanks

 

[rudders]

Sorry I can't give advice as not yet been done LOL but assuming you're feeling good and doing well from that question?

 

[Eve30]

Hi rudders- 1-3 days after the op I thought how will this ever feel normal and yet here I am almost 3 weeks post op and feel completely normal again- well except for the fact that I'm eating less than my 20 month old lol!!! Just don't want to leap before I run in case anything can happen!

 

[Andy1968]

Think everyone differs...I was driving after a couple of weeks,felt i could have drove earlier but didn't want to push it too much.
You'll know when it's right...Best of luck to you
Andy x

 

[Eve30]

I feel it's right that's why I'm asking to make sure not jumping ahead

 

[tealovingsleever]

You must check with your insurer. I was told 6 weeks.

 

[Paula Garner]

My surgeon said 6 weeks too.

 

[Eve30]

Will call the hospital tomorrow then and have to hope it's not 6 weeks- she will go mad if I don't take her out for a walk in that long!!

 

[lyzzyanne]

I was told walking was fine straight away and encourage to do so. driving I was told 2 to 6 weeks. Swimming after six weeks due to risk of infection.