I am a librarian and I am starting a second part time job this Tuesday. I haven't met with a doctor or anything yet, but I am done being overweight, having high blood pressure and having extra pain from arthritis. I have tried the usual diets and find it hard to exercise from the arthritis. I was wondering how long I would have to be out of work after surgery. My job is not a physical job, mostly getting up and down from a desk. I work about four-five hours at a time, so it isn't even a full days work. How long have most people had to stay out of work after the surgery??

I also work in a library. I took a full week off. The hardest part was sitting for 7 hours. Getting up and moving felt good.

Hi !I am scheduled to be banded on Aug. 9th (in 2 weeks:scared2:) and I will be off of work for 1 week. Most people I've spoken with and asked have said they were off of work for 1-2 weeks. Those who lift a lot at work were off a little longer. Good luck!