Lapband and a newborn.

[KaeKaysMom]

My daughter will be 5 months when I have my wls. How long will I need help caring for her? My husband works full time. Should I ask my mom to stay with me for a week?

 

[Mazza]

I would if she can, any help will mean you can concentrate on recovering x

 

[sugga]

Hi, i think the more help you can get with the baby the better.
You will be sore and will need tome to heel love.
Maybe your mum staying just for a few days after you op will be a great help for you. xxxxx

 

[BlueDiamond]

As ppl are advised not too do any heavy lifting for the first few weeks, please bear this in mind .. Good luck on your wl journey xx

 

[Laura b]

I'm in a simular situation to ur self my baby is 5 and a half months just waiting on a date for surgery so he will still be young and I'm worried about lifting and carrying him, my partner will b off for a week with me and then bk at work :-( think I may aak my mom to help out a bit!! Xx

 

[angie790]

If I remember correctly, normal advise is to lift nothing heavier than your baby post-surgery, but like others have said, I would rope in any help you can get after your op so you can really concentrate on recovering properly xxx

 

[KaeKaysMom]

Thanks for answering. I'll see if I can get her to stick around for awhile.

 

[phatmomma]

Maybe you could set up a rota, you could have your mom and some friends taking it in turns to come sit with you and lend a hand when needed? That way your mom isn't committing to all day every day and you get a bit of variety, so much gossiping to do Best bit is baby has lots of people who want to give him some love n attention xx