is it bad....

[itsjustme]

Sorry if I'm posting so much. As stated in earlier posts I am 5 months post op and I've managed to pick up my 2 year old 29lb little girl 4 times or so since my surgery. I know I'm not supposed to, but when she hurts herself or is upset the mommy instinct kicks in and I just do it subconsiously. I'm wondering if that is bad for the fusion that is taking place. I know I'm not supposed to be picking anything up that weighs more than a gallon of milk. Any pointers on what I should do to keep myself from picking her up??? I'm short of tying my hands behind my back sometimes.

~Shelley

[Alison]

Could you maybe go down to her level?? ie kneel or sit down with her in your lap that way. If you're near somehwere you can sit ie a couch/park bench/chair etc could you maybe sit in the chair and have her come up to you (ie come into mum's lap)

Alison

[itsjustme]

I've been really good at doing that, but when she falls off the couch or something to that effect and I'm standing up or in the next room and I go over to her I just scoop her up, but then after I realize what I've done I'll put her down and sit with her. I just don't want to get scolded too badly by my doctor when I see him on Friday.

[LindaRacine]

I just don't want to get scolded too badly by my doctor when I see him on Friday.

I think what you REALLY should be concerned about is whether you're doing something that might cause problems that require additional surgery. :-)

--Linda

[gerbo]

Any pointers on what I should do to keep myself from picking her up??? I'm short of tying my hands behind my back sometimes.

~Shelley

put some very colourful plasters round your fingers (but not too thight) which will remind you instantly, when you are about to use your hands, that you shouldn't pick up anything to heavy (try it, it will work, similar to knot in handkerchief principle)

[itsjustme]

Thanks. Linda, I'll be sure to keep that in mind next time I try and pick up my little girl. and also, Gerbo, I think the plasters would work, however I wouldn't be 'in uniform' colorful and camouflage don't really mix well. Thank you again though. ~Shelley

[lelc2002@yahoo]

to itsjustme

question for you-- You must still have someone home w/ you if you can't lift your child??? Can you cook & do household stuff by 5 mth? I have 2 boys(7 &10) Although they don't require lifting, they still have their needs. In fact, they are very needy. I guess I'd better get them more self sufficient beforfe a possible surgery......

[itsjustme]

question for you-- You must still have someone home w/ you if you can't lift your child??? Can you cook & do household stuff by 5 mth? I have 2 boys(7 &10) Although they don't require lifting, they still have their needs. In fact, they are very needy. I guess I'd better get them more self sufficient beforfe a possible surgery......

My husband helps me out a little. Not as much as he used to though. I can cook and do household chores. Just be careful and don't sweep/mop and don't try and paint your dining room (just learned my lesson on that one last week) :/ Also, use care when loading the dishwasher and putting dishes away. No bending down into your oven and BE CAREFUL on what you pick up from there and how heavy your food is that you are preparing. And don't try and do grocery shopping on your own. Also, no bending down into your washing machine. If you have a grabber... it will come in handy I was able to start doing dishes in the dishwasher at 2 1/2 months post op. Hope this helps you out. ~Shelley

[lelc2002@yahoo]

Do you have your husband grocery shop or do you have a service to do it?? That kind of scares me because I thought by 4 months I would be able to pick up a few things?? I guess not??

[Cakedec]

How long do restrictions last?

How long is the lifting/bending, twisting restriction on after fusion? Is the lifting one gradually taken off over time or does it vary depending on the person?

Deb

[itsjustme]

Do you have your husband grocery shop or do you have a service to do it?? That kind of scares me because I thought by 4 months I would be able to pick up a few things?? I guess not??

My husband goes to the grocery store. If he can't make it a friend of ours does it to help me out. My doctor still has me on restrictions stating that I cannot lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk or 5 lbs. If its a couple of light things I can go to the store myself no problem. We have personnel here that bag the groceries and take them out to the car. I just have to explain to them to not make the bags heavier than 5 lbs. Hope this helps you out

~Shelley

[Marcilo]

23 yr old female =^_^=
Thoracic curve 48 degrees (with kyphosis)
Lumbar curve 23 degrees

What was the measure of your Kyphosis curve?