Hi Jenn, I work in corrections in Alaska and I was banded Sept 10,2010. I was off work a week and a half before starting back. But I did start back on a night shift. So I have not wore my duty belt as of yet but have tried it on. I am still a little tender in the port area but I think it will be fine when all the way healed. I wear mine kinda tight anyway so we will see. Good luck in your weight loss. I will let you know if I have any problems when I come back on day shift next wee.:smile: