getting the sleeve with young children

Hi Danstar,
I had my op on Thursday, home yesterday (Sat).
My kids are 6,4 and 7 months.
The big kids have been fine, they understand that Mummy has an ouchie tummy. I have been picking up the baby ok, sitting on the floor with him, having him on my lap for bottles. Hurts a bit to lean in to the cot to give him a kiss. My husband is home with me all this week, so I think I will be fine.

I think if you have help at home for a week or so, you should be fine!

Good luck.
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Thanks Danstar.

Yes i am breastfeeding. However as much as i dont want to stop i also dont want to put too much presure on myself. So i will take the pump to hospital pump and just dump to keep my supply up and hopefully husband can bring baby in 2-3 times a day for feed. He is on solids and happy to take formular so if that all works great, if not then i will go to formular and fingers crossed not beat myself up about it :)

Will let you know how i go.

Good luck....if I'm successful in findings funds soon my youngest will be 7 months + look fowatd to what you have to say.are you breastfeeding?

Will let you know next week. I am getting op on wed. I have a 7month old and 3 year old and husband who will not be around much as we have our own business.

Great advice.Wow you have done so well.congrats!
I so want this for my little family..be able to run and be physically active with them.
Do you think it would be ok to breastfeed?

Hi,
I had my surgery on Feb 15th 2011 - just over 1 year ago. I have 3 daughters who at the time were 7, 3 and 2. It was a struggle - but you will need help for at least the 1 week home. If you can book them into day care or if partner can take time off - will be better for you. You get very tired and sore at incision sites if you push too hard - believe me I did. I thought I would be ok - but I had to ask for help. Dont be a martyr - ask for help. You can do it with little kids - just takes planning.
It will be the best thing you do for your kids - 1 year down the track and my kids have a mum who can play with them and takes them to the park etc. They dont even remember me being in hospital or recovering at home. They do remember me having a big sore tummy though! Hope this helps.

i would also like to know. I have a 5 year old in prep, and currently a 8 month old baby. Although i wont be doing the surgery until feb next year it would be intresting to know how others coped. Husband is telling me he will only take 1 week off work -.- geez!

hiyall....so many questions. heres another.

can anybody relay their experience and give advice on whether i am being unrealistic at looking to get the sleeve surgery with an infant under 1 ?
i also hae 3.5year old