After a laparoscopic surgery- I was given post op paperwork and told by my nurse that I had a lifting restriction of 10lbs for 2 weeks. This came as a surprise as my doctor said I wouldn't have any. We had to rearrange our schedules and find help to care for our baby who is over 10lbs. At my post op I found out I did not actually have the restriction- that I was given generic instructions/post op paperwork. Wish there was better communication between doctor and nurses on my recovery directions. 
WA DaySg