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Old 07-26-2012, 06:39 PM   #36
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Re: My first c-section - so many questions!

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Originally Posted by Shimpie View Post
Your usual life will be much slower for 6 weeks after surgery. It's going to make taking care of your other kids a lot more difficult. For instance, you won't be able to lift anything over 15 pounds or drive a car for 6 weeks. Have DH take time off work or a family member help out for that recovery time.
I was cleared for driving at my two-week appointment, but the lifting, not until six weeks.
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